Vaccinations have become another hotly debated topic, however, Psychologist and Research Expert Polly Palumbo along with Dr. Lawrence Kagan remind us that the study that caused this vaccine scare has been widely debunked and disproved. Vaccinations in children help protect countless individuals from disease and are completely safe, so don’t procrastinate, get your child vaccinated sooner than later. Something more substantial to consider would be having one shot per visit rather than having a child deal with multiple shots, which could have psychological effects.

Pediatric Allergist Ron Ferdman discusses how parents can deal with the issue of pet allergies and their newborn baby. Pets are practically members of the family, but they can cause coughing, wheezing, or a runny nose if your child happens to be allergic. Some allergies can even turn chronic and result in these symptoms persisting even when leaving the house. If you have a newborn, consider having your child undergo quick and easy pet allergy tests before kicking your pup to the curb.

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- Croup is a viral illness that affects the windpipe in young children. Most commonly, this is an inflammation of the airway that affects children between ages about six and 18 months. It can affect older children, but it's much more commonly seen in young children. This is a child who has a little bit of a cold, maybe a little bit of a fever, and then, in the middle of the night, you hear a seal barking. It really sounds like you have a seal in your house.

Join Dr. Tanya Altmann as she reviews fevers amongst babies and when is a good time to introduce fever reduction medication. If your child is over three months old and experiencing a fever, normally you can let the fever run its course. But if your child is absolutely miserable, not sleeping well, and not keeping down fluids to stay hydrated, this could be cause for treatment, such as an appropriate dose of acetaminophen or, if your child is over six months old, ibuprofen.

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