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Insect Bites and Stings
April 18, 2024
We are starting to see a lot of insect bites on our delicious patients. Here is some information on how to evaluate and treat a bite or sting.
We cannot usually distinguish between an insect, spider or tick bite without seeing the actual offender in action. However, these bites are all initially treated in the same way (providing symptomatic relief.)
Mosquito bites start as puffy, white bumps that appear a few minutes...
A (near) Total Eclipse of the Sun….
April 5, 2024
We will be experiencing a partial (approximately 90%) solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th from 2:11-4:37 pm. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/westport?iso=20240408 We are expecting sunny weather with scattered clouds, so should have a great view!
Partial or annular solar eclipses are different from total solar eclipses – there is no period of totality when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face. Therefore, during partial or annular solar eclipses, it...
Spring Allergies
March 14, 2024
Spring has sprung, trees are blooming, noses are running and eyes are watering….
If your child has spring allergies, now is the time to start their maintenance medications such as nasal sprays, oral antihistamines and allergy eye drops. The vast majority of the medications are now over the counter; read below for more information the cause, prevention and treatment of seasonal allergies: