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Dr. Marta Ima Atalla

Pediatrician

Dr. Marta Atalla is a pediatrician practicing in Selma, California. Dr. Atalla is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Atalla 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. Atalla can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. Marta Ima Atalla
  • Selma, California
  • Medical University of Warsaw
  • Accepting new patients

Should my child have the flu vaccine?

Yes, we always recommend the flu vaccine every year. We build immunity over time and our immune system will memorize most flu gens over time. This how we got the immunity, not READ MORE
Yes, we always recommend the flu vaccine every year. We build immunity over time and our immune system will memorize most flu gens over time. This how we got the immunity, not just from one or two vaccines. We need multiple.

Should I be concerned that my almost 2 year old doesn't say many words?

Yes, you should be concerned. He should able to put two-word sentences and have about 500 words. Make sure no hearing problems, check with his pediatrician.

How can I help my ADHD child without medication?

If ADHD was for sure diagnosed, then your child needs medications to help him focus and succeed. The medication will help his future, he will be failing school without medications. READ MORE
If ADHD was for sure diagnosed, then your child needs medications to help him focus and succeed. The medication will help his future, he will be failing school without medications. Then, as a teenager, most kids drop out of school, do not go to college, or tend to use drugs. ADHD it is a chronic disease like asthma, you need an inhaler for asthma to get better and ADHD medications to get better.

Can a child get over strep throat without antibiotics?

No he will need to be treated with antibiotics to avoid complications if strep positive

How early can babies start teething?

Usually 6 months to 12 month. Sometimes at 4 months.

What are the ages for children's first vaccines?

At birth hep B and after that 6 weeks of age or at 2 month well child visit

Which syrup is best for a cold for kids?

Honey is the best for kids 12 month and above

Is my child's hyperactivity due to Claritin?

No Claritin will not make her hyper
Possible that her allergies getting worse

My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?

Nothing wrong. Wait 16 months and if still not walking then we should investigate.