Take Home Pediatrics

Here is what's happening in the Pediatric world today:

• Armed against RSV💪🦠

• Mosquitos 🦟➡ Malaria 😳🤧

• Childhood diabetes still on the rise 📈 

• More burns with running water! 💧♨

RSV takes a toll on our infants and their parents. This illness can have some of our infants in the hospital; but even ones who escape hospitalization, its a long, stressful course for the family. Now a one time dose antibody injection is approved for protection of our newborns and infants! There was a previous monthly injection that was difficult to get approved for even our at-risk infants. This new product is for all infants! What a relief, especially after our rough RSV season!

Malaria is almost an unknown disease in the US but now cases are popping up! While we all are enjoying the outdoors in the summer, protect yourself and family against mosquito bites. Not only are they annoying itching bites, but they can cause illnesses, including malaria-something that has not been seen in the US since 2003 and even then rarely.

Childhood diabetes is a devastating diagnosis. Recent study shows the incidence continues to go up worldwide.

Burns during bath-time can be prevented with few basic rules. A recent study showed stricter guidelines may be needed. While we recommend testing the water temperature prior to placing the baby in the tub, we may need to clarify avoid running water as many of the burns were associated with running water that was too hot.

🚨RECALLS AND ALERTS🚨

• Washer/Dryer

• Golf Cart

• Hummus

• Salad Packet

Dear Dr. Bhumi, my 3 month old seems to be losing hair and I am starting to see a bald spot. Should I be worried?

Dear Reader, it is normal for our infants to lose hair in the first few months. The baby hair will be replaced by permanent hair. After 1-2 months of age, we see what we call friction hair loss due to the rubbing of the head on the mattress or floor or car seat. We have seen increased incidence especially with the recommendations of infants sleeping on their backs. As they become more mobile, turning their head, rolling over and sitting up, there will be less constant friction. With time, new hair will grow and your child will have all their hair back! Hair loss in the first 6 months usually does not require a medical workup unless you notice widespread, not localized loss.

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