There has been a lot of coverage in the media about swine flu, but there is still a lot of confusion about what it is and whether or not we should be worried. Rest assured that Utah Valley Pediatrics is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local public health officials … Continue reading “Five Simple Answers to Five Simple Questions About Swine Flu”
You want your child to be as healthy as possible. You make sure your child gets enough rest, has a proper diet, and, of course, takes that vitamin every morning with breakfast. But does your child really need a vitamin? According to a new study probably not. If your children are already eating a healthy … Continue reading “Does Your Child Really Need Vitamins?”
You make sure your child sees the doctor and the dentist on a regular basis, but what about the eye doctor? Eye health is also a vital part of your child’s well being. Here’s some information that will help you keep your child’s eyes healthy. Children should have their eyes tested periodically before the age … Continue reading “Your Child’s Vision”
A new study has found teenagers who watch more TV also tend to eat more junk food—and these poor diet choices follow them into adulthood. Researchers tracked 2,000 high school students over a period of at least five years. The researchers found that those who watched more than five hours of TV every day were … Continue reading “Couch Potatoes Have Trouble Eating Healthy Later”
To better serve our patients, the Utah Valley Pediatrics Payson Office moved to a new building on January 26th. The new building offers separate well and sick waiting rooms and is a brand new facility. We have also extended our regular office hours until 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Utah Valley Pediatrics Payson Office Mountain … Continue reading “The Payson Office Has Moved to a New Building”
Spring is just about here, and with spring comes a lot of playing around in the great outdoors. Whether your child plays team sports or just enjoys the spring weather on a bike, skateboard or skates, you can help your child avoid injury from physical activity by following a few safety tips. Encourage use of … Continue reading “Playing it Safe: How to Avoid Injuries”
When you eat at a restaurant, you want to know that the restaurant kitchen has an “A” rating from the health inspector. But what about your kitchen? If the health inspector came for a visit, what would you get? Food safety is just as important at home. Luckily, it’s not too difficult. Just follow a … Continue reading “Food Safety at Home”
Vaccinations are useful preventative measures against deadly childhood illnesses. However, some groups have claimed that vaccinations cause autism. Parents may feel caught between doctors’ recommendations to vaccinate and these claims. In February of this year, a special federal court sided with the doctors. The court heard three suits for compensation filed by parents who claimed … Continue reading “Federal Court Finds That Vaccines Did Not Cause Autism”
Your children already have a closet full of toys that they ignore. How can you find the toys that they will actually play with? A good general rule is to take into account their temperament and their current favorites. These will give you good guidelines to go by when shopping. Some toys are also better … Continue reading “Finding Just the Right Toy”
We all know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV for children under two. But what about letting the TV play in the background, especially when your child seems to be paying little attention to it? Nope, your best bet is to keep it off. A study by researchers at the University of … Continue reading “Having the TV on Disrupts Toddlers From Normal Play”
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