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Illness Guides

Common childhood illnesses — what to do at home

Written for parents. Evidence-based. Updated per AAP guidelines. Always call us if you’re unsure.

Fever

Home Care
  • Acetaminophen every 4–6 hrs (any age over 2 months)
  • Ibuprofen every 6–8 hrs (over 6 months only)
  • Push fluids — water, diluted juice, Pedialyte
  • Light clothing — do not bundle
  • Cool (not cold) compresses on forehead
Call Us When
  • Any fever in baby under 3 months
  • Fever over 104°F at any age
  • Fever lasting more than 3 days
  • Child seems very ill, lethargic, or inconsolable
📞 Call On-Call: (517) 203-5447

Cold & Runny Nose

Home Care
  • Saline nose drops + bulb suction (infants)
  • Humidifier in room — keep air moist
  • Honey for cough — children over 12 months only
  • Elevate head of crib slightly for congestion
  • Colds last 7–10 days — this is normal
Call Us When
  • Symptoms worsen after day 7 or last over 10 days
  • High fever develops mid-illness (may signal secondary infection)
  • Ear pain or thick yellow/green drainage
🤔 Wait, Worry, or Panic Guide

Vomiting & Diarrhea

Home Care
  • Rest stomach 30 min after vomiting, then small sips
  • Pedialyte / electrolyte solution — 1 tsp every 5 min
  • Avoid juice, sports drinks, dairy initially
  • BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) once tolerated
  • Watch for dehydration — dry mouth, no tears, no wet diapers
Call Us When
  • Vomiting 3+ times — can’t keep any fluids down
  • Blood in vomit or stool
  • Signs of dehydration (no tears, very dry mouth)
  • Child seems very ill, lethargic, or inconsolable
📞 Call On-Call: (517) 203-5447

Rashes

Home Care
  • Mild rash, no fever — take photos, monitor
  • Hydrocortisone 1% for itchy rashes (brief use)
  • Antihistamine for hives if child is uncomfortable
  • Avoid scratching — trim fingernails short
  • Oatmeal bath for widespread itching
Call 911 When
  • Rash with difficulty breathing (anaphylaxis)
  • Purple/red dots that don’t fade when pressed (petechiae)
  • Rash spreading very rapidly with fever
🔴 See Rash Decision Guide

Ear Infections

Home Care
  • Age-appropriate pain reliever (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)
  • Warm compress on the ear for comfort
  • Elevate head slightly during sleep
  • Most mild ear infections in children over 2 may resolve on their own
Call Us When
  • Child under 2 with ear pain — always call
  • Pain is severe or child can’t sleep
  • Drainage from the ear
  • Fever with ear pain
📞 Call On-Call: (517) 203-5447

Asthma

Home Care
  • Follow your child’s written Asthma Action Plan
  • Rescue inhaler (albuterol) — follow prescribed dosing
  • Remove known triggers — smoke, pets, dust
  • Sit child upright — pursed lip breathing
  • Log symptoms and triggers
Call Us When
  • Rescue inhaler not helping after 2 treatments
  • Ribs visible while breathing / nasal flaring
  • Blue lips or fingertips
📊 See Asthma Care Program
Mental & Behavioral Health

Your child’s emotional wellness matters as much as their physical health

We screen for mental health at every well visit. You are never alone in navigating behavioral or emotional challenges.

ADHD

ADHD affects 1 in 11 children. We provide comprehensive evaluation, medication management, behavioral strategies, and school coordination. Ask us about our ADHD visit sequence.

Learn about ADHD care ↗

Anxiety in Children

Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in children. Symptoms include excessive worry, avoidance, school refusal, physical complaints, and sleep trouble. We screen starting at age 9 and can help.

HealthyChildren.org — Anxiety ↗

Depression in Teens

We screen for depression at every teen well visit using validated tools. Signs include persistent sadness, withdrawal, sleep changes, low energy, and loss of interest in activities they used to love.

Read more on HealthyChildren.org ↗

Sleep Problems

Sleep is foundational to physical health, learning, and emotional regulation. We address sleep issues at every age — from newborn sleep training to teen sleep hygiene and circadian rhythm challenges.

AAP Sleep Resources ↗

Autism Spectrum (ASD)

Early intervention makes a life-changing difference. We screen at 18 and 24 months with M-CHAT, and coordinate evaluations, ABA therapy, speech therapy, and school services for families.

Autism Speaks ↗

Mental Health Crisis Resources

If your child or teen is in crisis — call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Available 24/7. Text “HELLO” to 741741 for Crisis Text Line. You can also call us anytime at (517) 203-5447.

📞 Call or Text 988
Nutrition & Feeding

Fueling healthy growth at every age

Newborn Feeding

Breast milk is the gold standard. Feed on demand — every 2–3 hours for newborns. Formula feeding is a perfectly healthy choice. Never add cereal to bottles.

Starting Solids

Start around 6 months when baby shows readiness. Begin with iron-fortified cereal or pureed meats. Introduce one food every 3–5 days. Early allergen introduction is recommended.

Toddler Nutrition

Picky eating is normal. Offer variety without pressure. Whole milk until age 2, then 2% or whole. Limit juice to 4 oz/day. No added sugar before age 2.

School Age & Teens

3 balanced meals + 2 snacks. Limit ultra-processed foods and sugar drinks. Sports nutrition for active teens. No skipping breakfast. Screen time at mealtimes discouraged.

Vaccine Information

Vaccines are safe. Vaccines are effective. Vaccines save lives.

We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule and use the latest formulations for best protection.

icare Vaccine Schedule

We use Vaxelis (combination DTaP/Polio/Hib/HepB), Prevnar-20, and Quadracel — the most current formulations recommended by the AAP and CDC.

View our Well-Visit Navigator

AAP Immunization Schedules

The American Academy of Pediatrics publishes the definitive vaccine schedule for children, teens, and catch-up dosing. Updated annually.

View AAP Schedule ↗

Common Vaccine Questions

Worried about side effects? Questions about ingredients? Unsure about the flu shot? We answer your questions — honestly, scientifically, and without judgment.

Vaccine Safety — AAP ↗

Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)

Federal law requires we provide a VIS for each vaccine your child receives. You can read them in advance at the CDC website.

CDC Vaccine Info Sheets ↗

Flu Vaccine — Annual

We recommend annual flu vaccine for every child 6 months and older. Children under 9 receiving their first flu vaccine need 2 doses, 4 weeks apart.

View AAP Schedule ↗

Our Immunization Policy

We follow the AAP recommended schedule. We accept families who request alternative timing but require a signed acknowledgment. We do not accept families who refuse all vaccines.

Read Our Immunization Policy ↗
Dr. Naz Recommends

Curated resources from our team

These are the websites and tools we trust most for pediatric health information.

HealthyChildren.org

The official AAP parent resource — symptom checker, development guides, vaccines, nutrition, and more. Our #1 recommended site for parents.

healthychildren.org ↗

Bright Futures (AAP)

Evidence-based wellness guidance for every age and stage of childhood. The framework we follow for well-child visits.

brightfutures.org ↗

CDC Immunization Schedules

Up-to-date vaccine schedules, Vaccine Information Statements, and safety data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

cdc.gov/vaccines ↗

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 anytime — 24/7 mental health crisis support. Available for children, teens, and adults. Completely confidential.

988lifeline.org ↗

Poison Control Center

1-800-222-1222 — available 24/7 for medication errors, household chemical exposure, plant ingestion, and all poisoning emergencies

poison.org · 1-800-222-1222 ↗

Autism Speaks

Comprehensive resources for families navigating an ASD diagnosis — from initial screening through school services, therapy, and adult transition.

autismspeaks.org
When to Seek Care

ER, On-Call, Urgent Care, or Home?

Not sure where to go? Use this guide to choose the right level of care — and save time and money.

Call (517) / ER

Immediately. Do not drive. Call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

  • Difficulty breathing / blue lips
  • Seizure or unresponsive
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Head injury with LOC
  • Fever over 104°F not improving
  • Suspected poisoning
🚨 Call 517

Call On-Call

Tonight. Call (517) 203-5447 and follow prompts for the on-call provider.

  • Fever in baby under 3 months
  • Fever over 102°F not responding to medication
  • Ear pain keeping child awake
  • First episode of wheezing
  • Spreading rash with fever
  • Persistent vomiting — can’t keep fluids down
📞 (517) 203-5447

Urgent Care

Same evening if we’re closed and you can’t reach on-call, or for non-emergency needs.

  • Possible fracture or sprain
  • Cut needing evaluation for stitches
  • UTI symptoms (burning, urgency, frequency)
  • Eye injury or pink eye with significant pain
  • Mild breathing difficulty with known asthma
🗺️ Find Urgent Care

Home Care + Call Tomorrow

Manage at home tonight. Call us in the morning if symptoms persist or worsen.

  • Mild fever (under 101°F) in child over 3 months
  • Runny nose, mild cough, cold symptoms
  • Single vomit episode — child acting okay
  • Minor rash — no fever, not spreading
  • Mild sore throat — eating and drinking okay
📞 (517) 203-5447