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Ear Piercing
August 4, 2025
Now offering Ear Piering Services! All children 6 months and older (who are caught up on all immunizations). $95.00-includes starter earrings. You… Continue Reading »
Meet Dr. Jacob Edwards
May 23, 2025
Dekalb Pediatric Center is pleased to welcome our newest provider, Dr. Jacob Edwards. Dr. Edwards has over a decade of experience. He… Continue Reading »
Vaping: Talking to Teens about the Dangers
September 11, 2019
Vaping has become a big problem among teens (and some pre-teens) lately. While we have always discouraged kids from vaping, it has… Continue Reading »
Zika testing is urged for some newborns
February 2, 2016
Newborns should be tested for infection with the Zika virus if their mothers have visited or lived in any country experiencing an… Continue Reading »
Perrigo recalls 2 batches of generic children’s cough syrup
January 13, 2016
Perrigo initiated a voluntary recall of two batches of its generic children’s cough syrup sold in 4 oz. bottles — guaifenesin grape… Continue Reading »
Eating slowly may aid weight loss, prevent obesity
January 11, 2016
Researchers found that children who were instructed to take a bite of food every 30 seconds lost between 2% and 5.7% of… Continue Reading »
AAP issues guidelines on fluoride therapy for children
December 23, 2015
Children should receive fluoride treatments starting from 6 months of age or when their teeth are visible until they are 5 years… Continue Reading »
School salad bar location influences consumption
December 18, 2015
Schools with salad bars in the lunch line before the point of purchase had a more than fourfold increase in the consumption… Continue Reading »
Exposure to substance use may influence bad behavior in teens
December 18, 2015
Researchers conducted a survey on almost 150 children ages 11 to 15 and found those who saw others drink alcohol or use… Continue Reading »