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Dr. Jeralyn S. Smith, M.D.

Pediatrician

Dr. Jeralyn Smith is a pediatrician practicing in Winder, GA. Dr. Smith is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Smith diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Smith can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. Jeralyn S. Smith, M.D.
  • Winder, GA
  • Accepting new patients

Can my child give me chickenpox?

Since chicken pox and shingles are caused by the same virus, you should be protected from chicken pox by the shingles vaccine. Of course, no vaccine is 100 % effective. But if READ MORE
Since chicken pox and shingles are caused by the same virus, you should be protected from chicken pox by the shingles vaccine. Of course, no vaccine is 100 % effective. But if you do contract chicken pox, it will be a very mild case.

Newborn constipation, what can I do?

Breast fed infants may not move their bowels for up to 5 days. Breast milk is very well digested so there is not much waste. The gas could be caused by the formula or something READ MORE
Breast fed infants may not move their bowels for up to 5 days. Breast milk is very well digested so there is not much waste. The gas could be caused by the formula or something in your diet. Anything that causes you gas could cause gas in the baby. Adding Karo corn syrup, up to 1 teaspoon per ounce of formula, is a safe way to relieve constipation. You may also try 1/2 to 1 oz of prune, pear,or plum juice 1-2 times daily.

Hope this helps,

Dr J