Did you know Parkside Pediatrics offers same‑day appointments? Whether it’s a playground fall or a sudden stomach bug, our team of providers can treat everything from cuts and sprains to coughs, fevers, and medication checks. In-person or virtually, we are here to serve your family when the unexpected happens. When an injury or illness
Measles Fact Sheet This guide is intended to provide general information only. For specific questions about your child’s health, please contact your pediatrician. Revised January 2026 for Upstate SC Residents 1. What is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when someone breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can lead
Surviving the Daycare Germ Gauntlet: A Parent’s Guide to Frequent Illnesses in Young Babies So, you’ve taken the leap—your little one is starting daycare! New friends, new toys, new routines… and yes, new germs. Many parents are surprised (and a little overwhelmed) by how often their baby seems to catch something once they enter
Don’t Go Viral This Season: Winter Illnesses The winter season is here. We want parents to feel well-prepared for the range of viruses and illnesses that tend to peak during this time. From the flu to stomach viruses, understanding the symptoms and appropriate care can help you feel more at ease and prepared this
Like many parts of our body, the tonsils are small organs that we don’t often think about. That is, until something goes wrong… Located on either side of the back of our throats (usually visualized as a pair of oval-shaped lumps of tissue when we ask your child to “open wide”), the tonsils act as
Warts. Many of us likely had them as a child. Many of us still likely have no idea what they are or why they show up on our children’s hands, feet, and everywhere in between. These undesirable skin growths have been around forever. They are caused by a virus that is very good at survival,
We love to welcome the crisp fall air, but unfortunately a lot of seasonal viruses feel welcomed this time of year too! Croup is an obnoxious companion of many of these viruses that love to start popping up as the leaves change colors and the holidays roll in. Most identifiable by a loud, seal-like barking
What is the leading cause of sick visits to the doctor and the most common reason for children to get antibiotics? You guessed it—which probably wasn’t too hard since it’s the title of this post, but I’ll cut you some slack—ear infections, or acute otitis media, are truly what we see most as pediatricians. So,
Another day, another reason clinical research and medical advancement is so important to our children’s overall health. Mumps and Measles may ring a bell to some, but thanks to highly effective vaccines, neither of these viral infections make a huge appearance in our offices. That said, both illnesses can still affect children so remaining informed