Parenting and Children’s Healthcare Blog

If your child was vaccinated in the past few weeks, hooray! You’ve helped protect your child against a life-threatening respiratory illness and the unprecedented complications that may come from flu season during COVID-19.  Alzein Pediatrics is offering a Drive-Thru Flu…

COVID-19 has affected so many of us - even if we’ve never been infected or know someone who has been. For many of our patient families, there is a feeling of dread and panic. This has shown itself in a…

Influenza or ‘flu shot is here and it’s time to get protected! Your children over the age of 2 can get vaccinated at our quick, convenient Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event: Saturday, September 26th from 9 am to 1 pm By…

Technology makes life so much easier! You use apps every day to find your way, take photos, play music, read the news and so much more.  At Alzein Pediatrics, the technology we offer helps you stay on track with your…

Alzein Pediatrics is happy to announce that influenza vaccinations have arrived in our offices. We can make an appointment to give your whole family the flu shot at your appointment.  Each year, the flu shot is reformulated to protect against…

Getting a Flu Shot is Important While COVID-19 is still at the top of all our minds, another infectious respiratory illness lurks around the corner. Influenza, or flu, is beginning its season shortly and typically does not end until May.…

During pregnancy and after your baby is born, you’ll notice significant changes in the size, shape, and “feel” of your breasts. When you are breastfeeding, you’ll notice changes again. While all these changes are biologically necessary to feed your baby,…

Illinois is loosening COVID-19 restrictions, giving our children the opportunity to expand their summer fun. Our state and our citizens have done a marvelous job at “flattening the curve”, meaning we’ve avoided overwhelming hospitals and health centers with dangerously ill…

As the rate of COVID-19 infections decreases and school and recreational sports restart here in Illinois, a thorough physical examination is more important than ever before your child begins to practice and compete. Here, Dr. Alzein explains why. Your child…

Your child’s health is one of your greatest concerns and making sure your child is developing well both physically and mentally is Alzein Pediatric’s mission. While we understand that the healthcare focus of our entire world has pivoted to Covid-19,…