Downers Grove Pediatrics

11/20/2021

All smiles at our COVID vaccine clinic!

10/01/2021

Flu shots are here! To schedule your flu shot, visit the patient portal for self-scheduling or call the office at 630-852-4551.

Parents: Don’t forget to get your family their flu vaccines before flu season starts, specifically during September and October. You have the power to protect your family against flu, schedule your appointments today! Learn more: www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent.

09/21/2021

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The day your child is born is one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. Of course, finding out your precious newborn has a cleft lip or palate can make things a little more complicated. Luckily, a pediatrician can help you determine the best way to treat your child’s cleft lip

09/02/2021

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Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people realize. If you are concerned about hand, foot and mouth disease, or would simply like to know mor

08/24/2021

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Your pediatricians in Bolingbrook, and Downers Grove, IL, can help with ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. If your child is acting out, it could be more than just a momentary behavioral issue. Your child could have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD can be difficult to diag

08/12/2021

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Noticing rough, scaly patches of skin on your newborn’s scalp? If so, this is a sign of cradle cap. This condition (also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is fairly common in newborns and typically isn’t anything to worry about. It’s similar to dandruff for adults; however,

07/31/2021

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We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision screenings with their pediatricians. After all, vision is critical to your child’s ability to learn, communicate, and understa

06/26/2021

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Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high this could increase your child’s risk for heat exhaustion and heatstroke. While we certainly don’t want to

06/22/2021

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While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or enuresis. As a pediatrician, we understand that this issue can be distressing for kids and their parents. Here’

05/28/2021

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We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to protect them against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. As soon as your child is born, they will begin to get a s

05/17/2021

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When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight, getting more regular activity, or eating a healthier diet. You may have questions about your child&rsq

04/30/2021

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Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell you that they are experiencing ear pain. Ear infections are incredibly common in y