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What Parents Should Expect During a Newborn’s First 3 Months
The first few months after your child’s birth is a time of rapid change. From the time of your newborn’s first pediatrician office visit to

Why Nutritional Counseling Is Important for Your Newborn
You may know that well-child visits begin days after birth and continue approximately every three months until your baby is a toddler of around 2

Best Ways to Manage and Treat Children’s Winter Viruses
Is your child experiencing winter virus symptoms? When your child isn’t feeling well, a same-day Cumming sick care appointment will ensure they get the attention

How Safe Are Plastic Baby Bottles for Infants?
The safety of plastic baby bottles is a common concern for new parents. During pediatric dietary and nutritional counseling, many families want to know whether

The Benefits of Telemedicine for Newborn Care
During the early weeks and months of life, parents can take comfort in knowing that their Cumming newborn pediatrician is close by. Telemedicine is an

What Are the Symptoms and Causes of Swine Flu in Children?
When your child comes down with fever and body aches, it’s natural to worry about serious flu strains like H1N1 (swine flu). While this particular

What Can Urgent Care Doctors Treat?
Urgent care treatment is a valuable service for the many acute and pressing illnesses and injuries that can affect children. When a child gets sick

Essential Car Seat Safety Tips for Children (Infographic)
Here at Vickery Pediatrics we cannot stress enough the importance of any safety precautions that can be taken when children are riding in vehicles. Below

How to Care for a Child With the Common Cold
When a child catches a cold, it can be a time of worry for any parent. While most colds can be managed at home, when

Answers to the Most Common Flu Shot Questions
Welcome to the Flu Shot Trivia from Vickery Pediatrics in Cumming Ga. We wanted to provide a little fun and information all in one place about the flu shot.

What Are the Symptoms & Treatments for Eczema in Children?
Does your child get dry, itchy and inflamed skin patches? Well-child checkups provide an excellent opportunity for families to discuss concerns about eczema with their

How Vaccines Protect Children Against Measles & Hepatitis A
As most parents will understand, severe illnesses requiring same-day sick care appointments are a cause of stress for children. Fortunately, learning some facts about common



