Pediatrics On Call

04/23/2026

At Pediatrics On Call, we value strong community connections. Because so many of our families come to us through trusted referrals, we’ve created a business partner page on our website to highlight local businesses we personally know, trust, and collaborate with—so you can feel confident in the care and services you choose.

Today we are giving a shout out to Rebecca Railsback with Intracoastal Counseling and Wellness in Ormond Beach!

"At Intracoastal Counseling + Wellness, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care. Our team is committed to helping individuals overcome challenges and thrive in their lives."

Check out her link today from our business partner page: https://pediatricsoncall247.com/business-partners/

04/22/2026

👃 What are Nosebleeds?
Common bleeding from the nose, often benign.

Cause:
Dry air, irritation, nose picking
Can be worse in cold weather and allergy season

What ages of children most commonly affected:
👧 School-aged children

Symptoms:
🩸 Nose bleeding

At-home care:
✔ Pinch where the nose meets the nose bone and push up for 10 minutes
✔ Lean forward (NOT BACK)
✔ Humidifier and moisturizing saline nasal spray or gel

Duration:
⏳ Usually resolves quickly

🚨 Red flags:
• Bleeding >20 minutes
• Frequent episodes

📚 Source: AAP
Photo credit: KidsHealth.org Nemours Kids Health

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04/20/2026

🦠 What is Molluscum?
A viral skin infection causing small bumps.

Cause:
Molluscum contagiosum virus

Who it affects:
👶 Children

Symptoms:
Small, firm, painless bumps

Spread:
🦠 Skin contact

Duration:
⏳ Months to years

🚨 Red flags:
• Red/swollen lesions
• Rapid spread

📚 Source: AAP
Photo credit: healthykids.org Nemours Kids Health

👉 If you think your child has molluscum and have questions about treatment options or think some lesions may be starting to look infected, join Pediatrics On Call today for the most reliable and affordable pediatric care around!

Your LOW monthly membership fee is more affordable than your Netflix subscription and covers ALL THE CHILDREN in your home for UNLIMITED texts, phone calls, video visit, and portal messages! www.pediatricsoncall247.com

04/16/2026

At Pediatrics On Call, we value strong community connections. Because so many of our families come to us through trusted referrals, we’ve created a business partner page on our website to highlight local businesses we personally know, trust, and collaborate with—so you can feel confident in the care and services you choose.

Today we are giving a shout out to Liz Scavilla Photography !
Central Florida wedding and family portrait photographer, specializing in capturing real memories.

Check out her link from our business partner page today!

https://pediatricsoncall247.com/business-partners/

04/15/2026

👶 What is Eczema?
A chronic skin condition causing dry, itchy skin. It is caused by a combination of genetic factors that affect the skin making it unable to hold onto moisture. This creates a very dry and broken down skin barrier that also lets environmental irritants in, which make the eczema symptoms worse.

Cause:
Skin barrier dysfunction

Who it affects:
👶 All ages, but common in infants and children

This is NOT contagious, but may run in families.

Symptoms:
🧴 Dry skin
😖 Itching
🔴 Red patches

At-home care:
✔ Moisturize daily with thick emollients such as Aquaphor, Vaseline, CeraVe or another thick, scent/dye-free moisturizer
✔ Avoid triggers (ie. scented/colored soaps, scratchy fabrics)
✔ Gentle soaps (scent and color free body washes, lotions and detergents...avoid scented fabric softeners)

Duration:
Chronic with flare-ups

🚨 Red flags:
• Infection (such as impetigo--see Monday's post!)
• Severe worsening

📚 Source: https://nationaleczema.org
Photo credit: Advanced Allergy & Asthma

👉 If your child has eczema and you need help, join Pediatrics On Call today for the most reliable and affordable pediatric care around, on YOUR schedule! For ONE LOW monthly rate, membership covers ALL THE CHILDREN in your household for LESS THAN a single office visit copay for one child! www.pediatricsoncall247.com

04/15/2026

A 3-year-old is dead.

In his own driveway. In Marion County, Florida. On a Sunday afternoon.

A pickup truck backed up. He was there. And then he wasn’t.

I need you to sit with that for a moment.

Because before the comments start about supervision and fault and what someone should have done differently, I need you to understand something. This isn’t just a tragic accident. This is a pattern. And the data is screaming at us.

Every single week in America, more than 50 children are hit in backover incidents. Of those 50, 2 die. Every. Single. Week.

NHTSA estimates 263 deaths and roughly 10,000 injuries happen every year in backover crashes. And 39% of those fatalities? They happen in residential driveways, exactly like this one.

In over 70% of these cases, the driver is a parent or close relative. That’s the part nobody talks about. The driver isn’t a stranger. It’s someone who loves that child with everything they have.

The good news? We know how to prevent this. Since backup cameras became federally required in all new vehicles in 2018, backover crashes dropped by 62%. Sixty-two percent. That’s the power of a safety standard.

The hard truth? Many older vehicles still don’t have them. And pickup trucks, the vehicle involved in this Marion County death, have some of the largest blind zones of any vehicle on the road. So do large SUVs.

We have the technology. We know the data. Children are still dying.

Here’s what I need you to do right now:

🔲 Walk around your vehicle EVERY time before you back up — no exceptions.

🔲 If your vehicle doesn’t have a backup camera, look into aftermarket options.

🔲 Establish a clear “no kids in the driveway” rule when vehicles are present.

🔲 If you are a caregiver, make eye contact with a responsible adult before you move that car.

And then share this post. Because somewhere right now, a family doesn’t know this information. And a toddler is counting on you to share it.

Rest easy, little one. 🤍

Full article in comments 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

04/13/2026

🦠 What is Impetigo?
A contagious bacterial skin infection.

Cause:
Staph or Strep bacteria

Who it affects:
👶 Common in young children

Symptoms:
🍯 Honey-colored crusted sores
🔴 Red skin lesions
😖 Mild itching

Spread:
🦠 Skin-to-skin contact
🤲 Towels or shared items

At-home care:
✔ Keep area clean
✔ Avoid scratching
✔ Wash hands frequently

Duration:
⏳ Improves within a few days with treatment

🚨 Red flags:
• Rapid spreading
• Fever
• Painful swelling

📚 Source: https://www.cdc.gov/impetigo
Photo credit: DermNet

👉 If you think your child may have impetigo, join Pediatrics On Call today for the most reliable and affordable pediatric care around, on YOUR schedule! For ONE LOW monthly rate, membership covers ALL THE CHILDREN in your household for LESS THAN a single office visit copay for one child! www.pediatricsoncall247.com

04/10/2026

Spring in Central Florida can be rough for allergy sufferers....is your child one of them? We can help!

🌼 What are Seasonal Allergies?
An immune response to environmental allergens like pollen.

Ages of children it affects:
👧 School-aged children and teens

Symptoms:
🤧 Sneezing
👃 Runny nose
👁️ Itchy eyes
😴 Fatigue

Spread:
Not contagious

At-home care:
✔ Shower after outdoor play
✔ Keep windows closed
✔ Dust mite covers for mattresses & pillows if allergies are year-round
✔ Keep furry animals out of the bedroom
✔ No stuffed animals in the bed
✔ Dust with a damp cloth at least weekly & vacuum at least twice weekly
✔ Use allergy meds if recommended (we can discuss the best options for treatment!)

Duration:
⏳ As long as exposure continues

🚨 Red flags:
• Wheezing
• Breathing difficulty

📚 Source: https://acaai.org
Photo credit: farmersalmanac.com

👉 If your child is sick and you need medical advice and treatment today, join Pediatrics On Call now by clicking sign up from our homepage at www.pediatricsoncall247.com

For educational purposes only, not for medical advice.

04/09/2026

At Pediatrics On Call, we value strong community connections. Because so many of our families come to us through trusted referrals, we’ve created a business partner page on our website to highlight local businesses we personally know, trust, and collaborate with—so you can feel confident in the care and services you choose.

Today we are giving a shout out to Novel Tea Book Shop in Ormond Beach!

Novel Tea Book Shop began as a pop-up stand at local markets—an idea sparked by founder Stephanie Gonter’s desire to honor her late father’s love of reading and build something rooted in community. That idea found a home in 2023 when local artist Angel Lowden invited Stephanie to bring her vision to life inside The Studio, Angel’s vibrant art gallery and boutique.

Together, they created more than a bookstore. They built a collaborative space where books, art, and tea intertwine—a welcoming, creative sanctuary in the heart of Ormond Beach. Soon after, they co-founded The Creative Chapter, a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing literacy, artistic expression, and community connection through book clubs, art classes, and creative programs for all ages.

Check them out today at 150 Tomoka Ave Ormond Beach!

At Pediatrics On Call, we value strong community connections. Because so many of our families come to us through trusted referrals, we’ve created this space to highlight local businesses we personally know, trust, and collaborate with—so you can feel confident in the care and services you choose

04/07/2026

This is a timely post as I just saw this in the office yesterday...

🐜 Chigger Bites (Trombiculosis)

🐜 What are Chigger Bites?
Chigger bites are caused by tiny mites (larvae of mites) that attach to the skin and feed on skin cells. They are very common in grassy, wooded, or outdoor areas, especially in warm climates like Florida.

What causes it:
Chiggers (larval mites) attach to the skin and inject digestive enzymes that break down skin cells, causing irritation.

Who it affects:
👶 Children who play outdoors
🏕️ Kids in grassy fields, parks, woods, or near lakes
🌴 Very common in the Southeast U.S.

Symptoms parents may notice:
🔴 Small red bumps or welts
🔥 Intense itching (often worse at night)
📍 Clusters of bites, often around:
• Ankles
• Waistline
• Behind knees
• Groin area

⏳ Itching usually starts several hours after exposure

How it spreads:
❌ Chigger bites are NOT contagious
🦠 They come from contact with grassy/brush areas — not from other people

What parents can do at home:
✔ Wash skin with soap and water after outdoor play
✔ Apply anti-itch creams (hydrocortisone)
✔ Use oral antihistamines if needed (per pediatric guidance)
✔ Keep nails short to prevent skin damage from scratching
✔ Cool compresses can help relieve itching

How long it lasts:
⏳ Itching can last several days to 1–2 weeks
⏳ Bumps may take up to 2 weeks to fully resolve

🚨 Red flag symptoms (seek medical care):
• Signs of infection (increasing redness, warmth, pus or blister formation)
• Severe swelling
• Fever
• Persistent worsening rash

📚 Source:
CDC – Mites (Chiggers)
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chiggers

👉 If your child is sick and you need medical advice and treatment today, join Pediatrics On Call now by clicking sign up from our homepage at www.pediatricsoncall247.com

For educational purposes only, not for medical advice.

Photo credit: health.com

04/03/2026

🚽 What is Constipation?
Constipation is when a child has infrequent, hard, or painful bowel movements.

What causes it:
• Low fiber diet
• Too much milk intake
• Dehydration
• Stool withholding
• Changes in routine including new introduction to potty training

Who it affects:
👶 Common in toddlers and school-aged children

Symptoms:
😣 Hard stools
🚫 Infrequent bowel movements
😖 Abdominal pain
💩 Pain with stooling

How it spreads:
Not contagious

At-home care:
✔ Increase water intake and cut back milk intake to 16oz/day or less (for children over 1 year of age)
✔ Add fiber (fruits, veggies)
✔ Encourage regular bathroom time
✔ Physical activity

Duration:
⏳ Can be ongoing without treatment

🚨 Red flags:
• Blood in stool
• Severe abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

📚 Source: https://www.healthychildren.org and photo credit kidshealth.org

👉 If your child is sick and you need medical advice and/or treatment today, join Pediatrics On Call now by clicking sign up from our homepage at www.pediatricsoncall247.com

**For educational purposes only, not for medical advice.