Entries by Saugatuck Pediatrics

Sickness and the Holidays

/by

Respiratory illneses, including RSV, Influenza and COVID19 continue to spread rapidly in our area. With the holidays fast approaching, it is important to understand how to limit your family’s exposure to these illnesses as well as protect vulnerable friends, schoolmates and family members from your potentially sick child.

Prevention:

  • Your best first…

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

/by

Our office will be closed Thursday, November 23rd in honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday. One of our physicians will be on call for emergency sick issues. To reach our on call MD, call our office and follow the prompts.

We will reopen Friday morning for sick acute visits only until…

Colds and Coughs

/by

Cold and cough season has clearly arrived! Unfortunately kids get a lot of colds, on average 8 a year. Colds can cause sore throats, congestion, sneezing, coughs and fever (usually 5 days or less.)  Since each cold can last 7-10 days, and most colds are during October thru April, it…

Car Seat Safety

/by

Winter is a tricky time for car seats. As a general rule, bulky clothing, including winter coats and snowsuits, should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat.

In a car crash, fluffy padding in a coat immediately flattens out from the force, leaving extra space under the harness. A…