Category: Dr. Mom

Melissa King DO
Permalink| Comments (3)| June 14, 2012

Whoo Whoo Whooping cough!

Ethan had his one year old check up – can you believe he is 1 already? He has really started changing from my baby into a little toddler. He is walking (and falling down) everywhere now and has even started … Continue reading →

Category Children's health Dr. Mom SymptomsWhooping cough Ages
Melissa King DO
Permalink| Comments (0)| May 31, 2012

Ewww it’s a tick!

Eweeeee!!! It’s a TICK!! I know… gross, right? Although I have not seen any ticks yet on Audrey or Ethan this year, I have already had 3 cases of tick bites in the office. But really, here is the low … Continue reading →

Category Dr. Mom SymptomsTicks Ages
Melissa King DO
Permalink| Comments (0)| May 22, 2012

A shigella outbreak? What does THAT mean?

I recently received an email concerning a small outbreak of Shigella here in Montgomery County, OH. So I want to share with you what this means for you and your family, and what you should be watching for in your … Continue reading →

Category Children's health Dr. Mom
Melissa King DO
Permalink| Comments (0)| May 1, 2012

Ouch mommy, my ear hurts!

It’s 4am and I am awakened for the third time to, “Ouch Mommy it hurts, my ear hurts.”  With the first and second awakening Audrey immediately fell right back to sleep, but this time she escalates into some screaming and … Continue reading →

Category Dr. Mom SymptomsEar Infections Ages

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