When to Worry and When to Wait

[ad_1] Fevers are one of the most common reasons parents call or visit their pediatrician. While it can be alarming to feel your child’s forehead warm up, most fevers are the body’s natural way of fighting infection. Knowing when to monitor at home versus when to seek medical attention helps parents stay calm and respond…

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Trump claims ‘no downside’ to avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy. He’s wrong.

Trump claims ‘no downside’ to avoiding Tylenol during pregnancy. He’s wrong.

[ad_1] Obstetricians have long advised their pregnant patients that Tylenol is the safest option to reduce fever or pain. President Donald Trump stood before a national audience on Sept. 22 and contradicted that. “Don’t take Tylenol,” Trump said during an hourlong White House press conference that included his leading health appointees. “There’s no downside. Don’t…

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