From: Doug Carlson, MD	Category: Pediatrics
City: Saint Louis	Language: English

Cold symptoms include runny and stuffy nose, scratchy throat , mild aches, fatigue, cough and low grade fever. The flu usually produces a much higher fever, more body aches, extreme fatigue, and a severe cough.Treatment of a cold include fluid, nose drops, humidifier, and rest. Since the flu is a virus, some people may need anti viral medication, the most common being Tamiflu.

From: Michael K Davis, MD	Category: Pediatrics
City: Pensacola	Language: English

Michael Davis, MD, pediatrician, discusses swine flu in children. Influenza A (strain H1N1) infection is now a worldwide pandemic. Symptoms include high fever, malaise (feeling tired and sick), chills, headache, cough, muscle aches, and runny nose. You should see a doctor if there are severe, persistent symptoms, rash, child not drinking, decreased urine output, excessive sleepiness, blood in vomit or stools.

From: Michael K Davis, MD	Category: Pediatrics
City: Pensacola	Language: English

Vaccines are extremely safe. Adverse reactions are uncommon. The most common reaction is pain and swelling at the vaccine site, which is easily treated, and has no longterm problems. An allergic reaction to vaccines are rare. Vaccines are safe in infants. Vaccines do not cause autism. The studies looking at this were flawed. Vaccines do not cause brain damage because of mercury.

From: Michael K Davis, MD	Category: Pediatrics
City: Pensacola	Language: English

Abdominal pain is common in children. It is important to distinguish functional abdominal pain, which is usually centered around the belly button, from abdominal pain from more serious problems. THe more serious problems that can cause abdominal pain in children include gastroenteritis, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis, gallstones, appendicitis, kidney stones, intussusception, and intestinal obstruction. Dr. Michael Davis tells you when to call your doctor.

From: Andrew Werchniak, MD	Category: Pediatrics
City: Boston	Language: English

Dr. Andrew Cherniak of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston discusses the importance of sun safety for children.

From: Jeff Bridge, PhD	Category: Pediatrics
City: Columbus	Language: English

Jeff Bridge, PhD discusses a new trial that showed the benefits of anti depressants in kids outweighed the risks.

From: Pegeen Cronin, PhD	Category: Pediatrics
City: Los Angeles	Language: English

Pegeen Cronin, PhD, from the UCLA Autism clinic, along with other doctors discusses the expanding knowledge base available in the evaluation and treatment of autism in children.

From: Bob Martin, MD	Category: Pediatrics
City: West Lafayette	Language: English

Dr. Bob Martin, and Dr. Theresa Woods, a pediatrician, discuss childhood immunizations. Clarian Arnett Helath. Lafayette, IN.

From: Tina Q Tan, MD	Category: Pediatrics
City: Chicago	Language: English

Dr. Tina Tan of the Childrens Memorial Hospital in Chicago discusses the flu vaccine for children.