Sore Throat: Causes and Treatment
Sore throat, otherwise known as pharyngitis, is a common ailment seen in primary care offices. The most common cause of…
Influenza/Colds
Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Pediatrics Northwest is now offering the seasonal flu vaccine. Patients are welcome to schedule flu-shot-only appointments by calling our scheduling…
Croup
Croup is a common respiratory tract infection in children. It tends to affect younger children the most because of their smaller…
It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot
What is influenza? Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is spread through contact with microscopic water particles in…
Ear Infections
Ears are amazing: they transform sound waves into brain signals that allow us to hear the world, and they are…
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis): Causes and Treatment
Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is the redness and swelling of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and…
When is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?
There are times when it may be difficult to tell if your child is well enough to go to school. For…
Tis the Season: Recognize and Treat Your Little One’s Cold
Did you know there are hundreds of different cold viruses? In fact, the average healthy child catches about three to…
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Mom Brings Flu Awareness After Daughter’s Death
For Rebecca Hendricks of Tacoma, flu shots were just another item on her already long list of things to do…