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Kids (and maybe even parents!) may prefer to sit on an electronic tablet and snack on candy all day, but we won’t stay healthy for very long by indulging in this habit. In fact, this habit – a sedentary lifestyle…
Great news for all our parents with elementary school-age kids! The FDA has given the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot emergency use authorization for children ages 5 to 11. The booster should be given at least 5 months after your child’s…
Across the U.S. and around the globe, our medical communities are unable to explain the spike in hepatitis in children. There are currently cases across Europe, in 24 of the United States including Illinois, and in Puerto Rico. In the…
Child abuse isn’t always obvious, with bruises or broken bones. Sometimes, it is petty criticisms that tears down a child’s self-esteem, constant screaming instead of conversations that cause a PTSD-like reaction, or straight psychological warfare. Unfortunately, many parents don’t realize…
In honor of Ramadan and the commitment to doing charitable works, we’re hosting a food pantry drive at our Urgent Care location. We hope you can take a moment to shop (either a store or your own pantry) and donate.…
Jaundice is one of the most common challenges seen in newborn babies. Nearly 6 out of 10 babies develop jaundice in the first four days of life, and that statistic jumps to 8 out of 10 in the premature newborn…
Please join Dr. Hassan Alzein and all of us at Alzein Pediatrics is giving Dr. Jessica Lee a big, warm welcome! Jessica Lee, MD, PhD, graduated Suma Cum Laude from Elmhurst College. She completed a combined MD/PhD degree at Loyola…
When children start dating, parents prepare themselves for broken curfews, late night phone calls, a few bad decisions, and a broken heart now and again. What most parents don’t expect is that there is a chance that their child will…
The first question parents ask when Baby is born is, “Is everything okay?” Most times, doctors can say “yes” and everyone can celebrate. However, for parents whose baby arrives premature, more than 4 weeks prior to their due date, there…
