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Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins, MD
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- University of Arkansas Children's Hospital
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What would cause a child's toenail to fall off?
Usually trauma to the nailbed
What causes white spots on children's nails?
White spots on the nails are usually caused by trauma to the nails
Can children get toenail fungus?
Yes, fungus is everywhere.
What temperature does a child need to go to the hospital?
There is no magic number. Some children tolerate 104-105 without problems. A lower fever needs to be checked if the child appears ill, is vomiting, or is in respiratory distress. READ MORE
There is no magic number. Some children tolerate 104-105 without problems. A lower fever needs to be checked if the child appears ill, is vomiting, or is in respiratory distress.
What fever is too high for a child?
There is no magic number. Some children tolerate 104-105 without trouble. If they are playful, eating well, with no respiratory distress, use tylenol and keep hydrated. However, READ MORE
There is no magic number. Some children tolerate 104-105 without trouble. If they are playful, eating well, with no respiratory distress, use tylenol and keep hydrated. However, a lower fever with the child that looks very sick needs to be checked immediately.
Why do my child's feet peel?
This can be caused by eczema, fungus, dry skin etc. Some children have a lot of sweat glands in the feet and feet stay moist and peel.
Can kids get athletes foot?
Yes, it is caused by fungus.
How do you get rid of athlete's foot in kids?
Fungal cream or spray for 3 weeks. Try to keep the feet dry and use shower shoes in the shower to prevent spread to others. Also spray the shoes with lysol or fungal spray
What are the negatives of the flu shot?
The shot is a dead virus and you cannot get flu from the shot. If you wait until flu season is here he may not have time to make his immunity to the flu before he is exposed to READ MORE
The shot is a dead virus and you cannot get flu from the shot. If you wait until flu season is here he may not have time to make his immunity to the flu before he is exposed to the illness thus making it less effective. There can be pain and swelling at the injection site. There is a very rare complication of allergic reaction. The vaccine may not perfectly match the type of flu that occurs and he may not get full protection. However it it better to get the flu shot with limited protection than no protection.
How long does the flu last in kids?
It lasts around 1 week but he can cough for up to 6 weeks and also it is common to get secondary bacterial infections such as ear infections sinusitis or pneumonia.
Does my child need two doses of the flu vaccine?
If he was vaccinated last year he only needs 1. If he has not had the flu shot before he will need 2 a month apart.
Can a child get the flu even if vaccinated?
If the flu vaccine does not perfectly match the strains of flu that occur this year he may get the flu. It is usually a much milder case.
What are the symptoms of the flu in kids?
Fever cough aching or sudden onset. They may also have vomiting
When should I be concerned about my child's flu?
If the cough worsens, if the fever suddenly shoots up or if he is not getting better.
Can a child get a flu shot at a pharmacy?
It depends on the pharmacy. Most are comfortable giving the shot to someone his age.
Why does my child only have a fever at night?
Your body makes more cortisol from 4pm in the evening to 4am in the morning. This causes the body temp to be about 1 degree higher during this time. You add 1 degree to a low READ MORE
Your body makes more cortisol from 4pm in the evening to 4am in the morning. This causes the body temp to be about 1 degree higher during this time. You add 1 degree to a low grade fever and it will be more at night.
What causes fever and headaches in children?
Strep throat sinusitis respiratory viruses flu etc. There are a lot of causes. He needs to be checked if fever and headache persists. Somethings that cause it are extremely READ MORE
Strep throat sinusitis respiratory viruses flu etc. There are a lot of causes. He needs to be checked if fever and headache persists. Somethings that cause it are extremely bad like meningitis.
How should I dress my baby with a fever at night?
Don't overdress where she is sweating. Do not underdress where she is shivering, this will actually make the fever go up.
When should you be worried about a fever?
If the fever is prolonged more than 3-4 days, extremely high 104-105, or if he acts abnormal, extremely fussy, will not eat, not moving his neck around, or a rash, see doctor immediately. READ MORE
If the fever is prolonged more than 3-4 days, extremely high 104-105, or if he acts abnormal, extremely fussy, will not eat, not moving his neck around, or a rash, see doctor immediately.
Can a child be allergic to the flu shot?
There is the rare possibility if she has a severe egg allergy for allergic reaction.
