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• posted: Mar. 02, 2018
• Baby Care,  Nail Care,  Infants

  When it comes to caring for your baby, nail care is often overlooked. In the first few months of life, you may not be too worried about caring for your Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2018
• Infant

Your child’s safety is your responsibility, even when your baby is sleeping.Your pediatrician is available to provide you with helpful tips to keep your baby safe while he or she is 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: Jan. 02, 2018
• Tanning,  Adolescents,  Skin Cancer

As the skin cancer rate continues to rise, many of us can’t help but wonder why people continue to expose themselves to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. A tan, whether it’s Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2017
• Sick Children

Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy. To help your little one feel better, your pediatrician is available to offer tips 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: Nov. 01, 2017
• Baby Home

When your little one turns into baby-on-the-go, it's time to start baby proofing your home. While you cannot create an environment that is 100% safe, you can take the best Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2017
• Nose Bleeds

While nosebleeds can be scary for a child, they are rarely a cause for alarm. Nosebleeds are typically common in children ages 3 to 10 years, and will often stop Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2017
• Hearing Tests,  Ear Infections

Ear infections, acute maladies of the middle ear caused by viruses or bacteria, affect millions of young children annually, states the American Academy of Pediatrics. Your Gaithersburg, MD children's doctor, Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2017
• Poisons,  Safety

Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2017
• Proper Hygiene,  Washing Hands

One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses is through proper hand washing.  Young children in particular need to be reminded to wash their hands, which 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: 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