Author: Heather Molnar

Measles

Here is some information about measles taken from the CDC webpage. 1. The majority of those who got measles were unvaccinated. 2. Being fully vaccinated means getting two doses of MMR. 3. It presents as a fever and characteristic rash 4. The incubation period is 7-18 days, so if someone was exposed to a known…

By Heather Molnar February 6, 2015 Off

Enterovirus D68

Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is not a new virus, but it has been getting more people sick this year.  Children are at higher risk, because they may not have been exposed to this virus yet and do not have immunity built up against it.  Children with asthma may have greater risk of developing a more severe…

By Heather Molnar October 14, 2014 Off

Ebola – information from the CDC

Ebola is a viral disease that is spread through contact with bodily fluids (i.e. pee, poop, vomit, blood) on the mucus membranes (eyes, mouth, nose). A person with symptoms of Ebola must have had contact with a person with known Ebola or travel to an area with active Ebola in the last 21 days. Symptoms…

By Heather Molnar October 14, 2014 Off

Healthy teeth and fluoride guidelines for kids

Healthy teeth – the role of fluoride Fluoride helps harden the enamel on teeth, preventing cavities.  It is effective when applied to the surface of teeth, but can cause pitting and discoloration if used excessively.  The American Academy of Pediatrics refined their recommendations about fluoride this year to help guide us on getting the right…

By Heather Molnar October 2, 2014 Off

National Breastfeeding Month

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this week is World Breastfeeding Week.  This year’s slogan is: “Breastfeeding: a winning goal-for life!” Around the world infants are often undernourished through lack of calories.  In the United States obesity is the most common form of undernourishment.  Breastfeeding is a great way to ensure proper nourishment.  It also…

By Heather Molnar August 5, 2014 Off

Dr. Haller celebrates his 25th year in practice.

Millie, our fantastic phlebotomist and expert baker concocted this dessert masterpiece.  Thanks, Millie! Dr. Haller opened his practice in the Social Security building down the road in 1989.  Since then, he has moved to a larger location twice and added 6 additional physicians.  After spending over twenty years as the director of the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics program at…

By Heather Molnar March 6, 2014 Off