Downers Grove Pediatrics receives Suburban Life’s Readers' Choice Award Thank you for voting Downers Grove Pediatrics as your favorite Pediatric Group in the Downers Grove area! We are proud to take Read More
As a parent, you may rely on the results of a school vision screening, or the fact that your child doesn’t report any symptoms, as an indication he or she Read More
FLU SHOT CLINICS Flu shot clinic hours are available at both the Downers Grove and Bolingbrook offices. We offer both the flu vaccine injection and nasal spray. Call for an appointment Read More
With the arrival of flu season, many parents will be watching their children closely for symptoms of this dreaded virus. The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious Read More
Two words parents dread hearing: head lice. Head lice are parasites that can be found on the heads of people, most common among preschool and elementary children. Each year millions Read More
It’s normal for a child to get a rash at one time or another. But one common type of rash known as eczema can be especially troubling. Eczema refers to Read More
Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read More
It is finally summer!!!! Sunshine abounds. Pools and tennis courts are open. School is out! Playgrounds are in! In this season especially I’d like to remind all of my patients Read More
Does My Child Have a Cold? Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy. To help your little one feel better, Downers Grove Read More
Downers Grove Pediatrics was out to support the walkers at the Indian Trails Elementary School’s 1st Annual Stallion Stampede on April 26th. It was a strong turnout as students and Read More
Baby Proofing Your Home When your little one turns into baby-on-the-go, it's time to start baby proofing your home. While you cannot create an environment that is 100% safe, you can Read More
How to Stop a Nosebleed While nosebleeds can be scary for a child, they are rarely a cause for alarm. Nosebleeds are typically common in children ages 3 to Read More
Hey, someone turn that TV down! I’ve got something important to say! The basic message is- turn off the TV. Less TV, computer and video game time is better. One Read More
It may seem like your teenager is ignoring you, but in reality, they may be having trouble hearing you. More and more we see kids listening to their MP3 players Read More
Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read More
Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read More
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