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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,…
Schools are beginning to make important decisions about learning environments. While the American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that “children learn best when physically present in school”, they have tempered that with the caveat that “each community will have to…
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…
It’s been a weird year. Our kids have been sheltering at home since March with little structure - no in-person school, no sports and no activities. Every day seems to be Blursday, which means you might not be aware that…
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,…
Just a few weeks ago, coronavirus or Covid-19 was thought to be a threat mostly to the elderly and those with chronic healthcare issues. We worried that children were unknowing carriers but unlikely to develop symptoms of Covid-19. Now, as…
Is Grandma right about Baby sleeping better with cereal? Starting solid foods is an important step in your infant’s life. You want to get the timing right - after your child has developed the oral coordination to avoid choking, but…
Just a generation or two ago, potty training was very nearly a competitive sport, with mothers - and grandmothers - taking pride in how soon a child could use the toilet. While most of this “get em outta diapers” attitude…
Coronavirus or covid-19 is becoming a more serious health issue everyday around the globe, across the country, in Illinois and especially Cook County. With new cases each day, Alzein Pediatrics is aware of our responsibility to keep our well patients…
