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Kindergarten Readiness Tips- How to Help Your Child Thrive
Prepare your child for kindergarten with key skills in learning, socialization, and independence. Need guidance? Call the Pediatric Center at 208-523-3060.
RSV Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention!
RSV is like a cold, but for some babies and young children it can cause complications. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of RSV.
Urinary Tract Infection in Children
Knowing the symptoms, causes and treatments for Urinary Tract Infections in children, is the first step in preventing this serious infection from occurring. First, we need to understand what the urinary tract is so we can better understand the infection. The Urinary...
Strep Throat in Children
Strep Throat causes swelling and inflammation in the back of the throat and the tonsils, sore throat is a common sign of Strep Throat in children and young adults. If not treated promptly, this disease can lead to other potential serious problems. At the Pediatric...
Sleep Apnea in Children
Sleep Apnea in children is a common problem that affects about 2% of children with many more still undiagnosed. At the Pediatric Center in Idaho Falls our physicians are there to help you with any concerns you may have concerning your child’s health. If you believe...
Scabies in Children
What is Scabies in Children The scabies rash, caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin’s upper layers, is an extremely itchy and contagious skin infection. Scabies is an infection that can be passed not only in children, but people of all ages. What are...
Ringworm in Children
Ringworm can be localized to a particular area of the body or it can be found all over the body. It usually affects the scalp, feet, groin, arms, legs, and other places. Ringworm is usually itchy and can become painful if the sufferer scratches the affected area...