Has your baby become more irritable? Has she or he started drooling more? Sleeping less than usual? Chewing or gumming everything? Your baby is probably teething! This can be a hard time not just for baby, but for you as well. Your baby can get their first tooth as early as three months or they
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Whether you already have kids at home or are expecting, you need to make sure your home is safe. There are dangers in our homes in the most unexpected places. Here is a guide to make sure you focus on all the right areas in your home. Home Safety Guide: Get on Your Child’s Level
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We call type 1 diabetes juvenile diabetes because it’s often discovered in childhood. Unlike type 2 diabetes, which is often the result of diet and lifestyle, type 1 diabetes may be the result of genetics or exposure to some viruses. Type 2 diabetes is far more common and refers to a state in which the
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers to Meridian Medical Technologies’ voluntary recall of 13 lots of Mylan’s EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection) Auto-Injector products used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. This recall is due to the potential that these devices may contain a defective part that may result in
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease, while unpleasant, is a common viral illness that will eventually affect most children under the age of 5 – though it can sometimes affect older children and adults. It begins as a fever and a general feeling of malaise. Your child may report feeling tired, having a sore throat, or
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Summer camps are a great way for your child to create new memories, build skills, and develop friendships. They can also help your son or daughter experience exercise in a fun and educational way. If you’re thinking about signing up for a camp in Tennessee this year, take a look at a few locations you
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Pediatric Associates of Franklin strives to provide comprehensive, compassionate and high quality healthcare to all of our patients and families. One of the most important services we can provide to our patients is vaccinations against life threatening diseases.
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Schedule of immunizations by age.
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Individual counseling and family therapy services are available in our office through Arcadian Therapeutic Services. Assessments for Autism and ADHD are also available through Arcadian.
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Your Newborn at the HospitalWhen you first get admitted to the hospital, they will ask you “Who is your pediatrician?”. Let them know of the exact doctor you have chosen from our practice. Your pediatrician will then be notified at the time of delivery and within the first 24 hours after birth your baby will have a complete physical examination by one our doctors from Pediatric Associates of Franklin.
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