Thrive Pediatrics

01/16/2026

Some good news: rates of influenza A are dropping! This means we can see the light at the end of the tunnel… but we are still seeing it and we are seeing increased human metapneumovirus, the common cold and Covid. Then influenza B is usually hiding around the corner.

01/15/2026

Elderberry has long been praised for its health benefits, especially for kids! Explore how this antioxidant-rich berry can actually help reduce the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms. It has some good scientific evidence to show that it does actually help. Discover more in our latest post: https://wix.to/Ehdp3gZ

Elderberry (Sambucas Nigra) has often been used in influenza and viral respiratory infections. Its dark purple berries are rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids giving it potent antioxidant and antiviral effects.A 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis showed that elderberry supplementationsignifica...

01/15/2026

Burnt out pediatrician? Or doctor in general? Don’t worry! There’s hope! You can be a really good doctor, make a living and be there for your family without feeling like you are failing at it all. Is DPc hard? Yes! But you have done hard things and the first step of deciding to do DPc is the hardest. Happy to chat with anyone who feels the burn to help you see if DPc might be right for you.

01/12/2026

My Get Ready With Me Video! Check out my fun video showing you what kids are watching on social media these days. Maybe get ready with me videos don’t seem so terrible until your young girls are wanting crazy beauty supplies for their perfect youthful skin. As parents, let’s teach our kids that these products often have chemicals in them that may actually lead to photosensitivity among other things and are not meant for their age.

What are your favorite “simple” moisturizers and cleansers you allow your tweens and teens to use?

01/10/2026

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01/09/2026

👶🏼 Curious about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)? This common childhood virus is more prevalent than you think! Learn how it affects kids, especially during winter and spring. Stay informed and keep your little ones safe! Read more here: https://wix.to/Vtsrda9

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

At Thrive Pediatrics we strive to be the best experience and provide the best healthcare for families! We believe it can be done because we care! Enrolling now at www.thrivepedswi.com.

01/09/2026

01/08/2026

As promised, here is the comparison I did on the vaccine schedules for the US, Denmark and UK. I am simply presenting facts with non skewed data so for today I’m just explaining how I got to the numbers I did. Please also understand that Denmark, the UK and the US are vastly different places so these numbers just represent numbers not whether one place is right or wrong. Please remember that all decisions are yours to make and this is simply information. Further discussions are best held between you and your doctor as each situation can be unique.

Check out the link below for the document:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/148MaK7CGdDe6jo2mWovQ7c7O0zKX58wsqpsCpGTipOo/edit?usp=drivesdk

01/08/2026

Sometimes it works out where a patient needs something and I am near the office after hours and I can run by and help…it’s one of the things I could never do in a hospital owned clinic but in DPC I have the option when it works out! It’s not always possible but when I am free I love to be able to!

01/07/2026