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Teething Tablets Not Recommended

On April 20, 2017, the FDA recalled Hyland’s homeopathic teething tablets. This article was update on 9/16/19.

For many years now, many parents have asked me if I recommend teething tablets and if they even work. I always told them that didn’t recommend them because the … READ MORE

Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)

October 8, 2014

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

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What is Enterovirus D68?

Enterovirus is a non-polio virus that was first discovered in California in 1962. It typically exists during the Summer and Fall, with frequency of the virus decreasing in late Fall.

Where is Enterovirus D68 in the United States in 2014?

This year, Enterovirus D68 is documented … READ MORE

Drop Side Cribs: Closer to a Ban

August 8, 2010

Nancy M. Silva, MD, FAAP

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Nationwide, manufacturers are recalling their drop-side cribs left and right. Recently, over two (2) million have been recalled due to an increased number of injuries and deaths. This brings the total to over nine (9) million that have been recalled in the last five (5) years. Some

Teething Tablets Recalled

Teething Tablets Not Recommended

Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)

Drop Side Cribs: Closer to a Ban

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