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• 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: Jul. 05, 2017
• Appendicitis

Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2017
• Whooping Cough

When your child is sick, it can take a toll on not only them, put you as a parent. Your pediatrician is available to help you restore the health of your Read More

• posted: May 11, 2017
• ear infection

Ear infections occur when fluid becomes trapped in the middle ear. Ear infections can develop in children and adults. Prime Pediatrics, which is located in Gaithersburg, MD, treats all kinds Read More

• posted: May 02, 2017
• Mono

Understanding Mono: The “Kissing Disease” Often called the kissing disease, mononucleosis (mono) is a caused by a virus that is transmitted through saliva. You can get this infection through kissing, but Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2017
• Scrapes,  Minor Cuts

A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of their world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes and cuts 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: Feb. 28, 2017
• Healthy Eating,  Nutrition

Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families and making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge. With a little organization, you Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2017
• Burns

From washing up under too hot of water to an accidental tipping of a coffee cup, burns are a potential hazard in every home. In fact, burns are some of 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: Jan. 03, 2017
• Vision

As a parent, you may rely on the results of a school vision screening or the fact that your child doesn’t report any symptoms as an indication he or she Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2016

More and more, childhood obesity is becoming prevalent in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over the past two decades it has doubled in children and tripled 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: Nov. 01, 2016
• Sore Throats

In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2016
• Sick Child,  Common Cold,  Sinusitis

Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa, as the symptoms of a cold and a sinus infection can be quite similar to each other because the 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