Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Mild pink rash that occurs 6-12 days after the measles shot

Techniques for giving liquid medicines to a child who cooperates

Techniques for giving pills or capsules to a child who cooperates

Your child refuses to take a liquid medicine

Cramps in the lower belly or pelvis. They start during the first 1 or 2 days of a girl’s period. Cramps only happen during menstrual bleeding. Report of cramps in the past are helpful. Cramps often don’t start until periods are present for over 1 year.

Molluscum are small raised growths that have a smooth, waxy surface. Viral infection of the skin

Mononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection of the lymph nodes. Main symptoms are sore throat and widespread swollen lymph nodes

Bites from a mosquito cause itchy, red bumps. Often they look like a hive.

Symptoms triggered by a spinning, rocking or rolling motions. The main symptoms are dizziness and nausea

Symptoms that occur with travel to a high altitude. Starts at 8,000 feet (2400 meters) above sea level or higher. Also called Altitude Sickness.