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• posted: Jun. 06, 2019
• Childhood Vaccines

How immunizations from your pediatrician in Gaithersburg, MD, can protect your child You may be wondering about vaccines. Do they work? Are they safe? The truth is, vaccines are one of Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2019
• ADHD

You've about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. You wonder if your child is showing signs of this brain-based disorder. Is he just bratty and disruptive, or is something amiss? Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2019
• autism

A childhood diagnosis like autism produces many questions and concerns. Arming yourself with knowledge about this condition and what it means for your child is a necessity in order to Read More

• posted: Jul. 27, 2018

Find out what to expect when your child comes in for their annual physical. Most schools require that students get a sports physical from their doctor every year. Even if your Read More

• posted: May 03, 2018
• Wellness Checkups

Children need to go to the doctor for a wellness checkup at least once a year. At a wellness checkup, the pediatrician can help catch any problems early, when they Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2018
• Strep Throat

Having strep throat seems to be a rite of passage for most children. It's a highly contagious bacterial infection, but many of its symptoms can mimic other issues. At Prime Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2017
• ADHD

You worry about your child's impulsiveness and restless behavior. Her first grade teacher says she cannot sit still for story time, and quiet work is almost impossible work. You've heard of ADHD (Attention Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2017
• sun protection

According to American Academy of Dermatology, just one sunburn during childhood can double their lifetime risk of melanoma, the deadliestform of skin cancer. Their young and sensitive is the most Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2017

Taking care of your child’s health is the most important thing you can do for them at any age. With the help Dr. Farnoush Jamali in Gaithersburg, MD, you can Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2017
• colds

Colds and allergies have several symptoms in common, which can make it difficult to identify the differences between the two. When your children are experiencing symptoms, it can be especially Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2016
• autism

Find out if your little one might be displaying signs of autism. With autism occurring in about 1 in every 68 children, according to the CDC, more and more people are Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2016
• sports injuries

How your pediatrician in Gaithersburg can help It’s important for your child to be active, but playing sports also puts your child at risk for sports injuries. You need to know Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2016
• Allergy

Children are notorious for getting sick frequently, and as parents this is often hard to handle. However, there is a chance that you have mistaken your child’s undiagnosed allergy as Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2016
• ear infecction

Nearly all children will experience an ear infection at some point. An estimated 80 to 90 percent of children have at least one ear infection by the age of three. Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2015
• Sport's Injuries

Find out the most common sports injuries and when to see your Gaithersburg pediatrician.   When it comes to playing sports the areas most prone to injuries are the head, finger, knees, Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2015
• Tonsillitis

Discover some helpful home remedies for treating most tonsillitis symptoms. Are you worried that your child’s sore throat symptoms could be tonsillitis? If a virus is the root cause then this Read More