Measles
Here is some information about measles taken from the CDC webpage. 1. The majority of those who got measles were unvaccinated. 2. Being fully vaccinated means getting two doses of MMR. 3. It presents as a fever and characteristic rash 4. The incubation period is 7-18 days, so if someone was exposed to a known…
Enterovirus D68
Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is not a new virus, but it has been getting more people sick this year. Children are at higher risk, because they may not have been exposed to this virus yet and do not have immunity built up against it. Children with asthma may have greater risk of developing a more severe…
Ebola – information from the CDC
Ebola is a viral disease that is spread through contact with bodily fluids (i.e. pee, poop, vomit, blood) on the mucus membranes (eyes, mouth, nose). A person with symptoms of Ebola must have had contact with a person with known Ebola or travel to an area with active Ebola in the last 21 days. Symptoms…
Healthy teeth and fluoride guidelines for kids
Healthy teeth – the role of fluoride Fluoride helps harden the enamel on teeth, preventing cavities. It is effective when applied to the surface of teeth, but can cause pitting and discoloration if used excessively. The American Academy of Pediatrics refined their recommendations about fluoride this year to help guide us on getting the right…
National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month and this week is World Breastfeeding Week. This year’s slogan is: “Breastfeeding: a winning goal-for life!” Around the world infants are often undernourished through lack of calories. In the United States obesity is the most common form of undernourishment. Breastfeeding is a great way to ensure proper nourishment. It also…
Dr. Molnar is now NRCME certified!
Dr. Molnar is now NRCME certified and qualified to complete Department of Transportation physicals in accordance with the new Michigan requirements, so book your physical today!
Dr. Haller celebrates his 25th year in practice.
Millie, our fantastic phlebotomist and expert baker concocted this dessert masterpiece. Thanks, Millie! Dr. Haller opened his practice in the Social Security building down the road in 1989. Since then, he has moved to a larger location twice and added 6 additional physicians. After spending over twenty years as the director of the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics program at…