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• posted: Feb. 16, 2014

Hosting an allergy-free birthday party This article appeared in Suburban Family Magazine in January 2014. As food allergies continue to rise in the United States, hosting birthday parties for kids has taken Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2014

This article appeared in Glancer Magazine in January 2014 featuring medical moms in the Western Suburbs. Kerry Virginia Sheehan, D.O. FAAP Downers Grove Mom of Three With three children under the age of Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2014

This article appeared in Advocate Health Care Blog - health enews on January 13, 2014 How to stop your kid’s nosebleed Winter may be known as cold and flu season, but it Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2013

Downers Grove Pediatrics receives Suburban Life’s Readers' Choice Award Thank you for voting Downers Grove Pediatrics as your favorite Pediatric Group in the Downers Grove area! We are proud to take Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2013
• Eye Problems,  Vision Problems,  Vision,  Eyesight

As a parent, you may rely on the results of a school vision screening, or the fact that your child doesn’t report any symptoms, as an indication he or she Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2013

FLU SHOT CLINICS Flu shot clinic hours are available at both the Downers Grove and Bolingbrook offices.  We offer both the flu vaccine injection and nasal spray.  Call for an appointment Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2013

With the arrival of flu season, many parents will be watching their children closely for symptoms of this dreaded virus.  The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2013
• Head Lice

Two words parents dread hearing: head lice. Head lice are parasites that can be found on the heads of people, most common among preschool and elementary children. Each year millions Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2013
• eczema

It’s normal for a child to get a rash at one time or another. But one common type of rash known as eczema can be especially troubling.  Eczema refers to Read More

• posted: Jul. 18, 2013
• children appendicitis

Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children.  Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine.  If Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2013

It is finally summer!!!! Sunshine abounds.  Pools and tennis courts are open.  School is out! Playgrounds are in!  In this season especially I’d like to remind all of my patients Read More

• posted: May 20, 2013
• Common Cold

Does My Child Have a Cold? Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy.  To help your little one feel better, Downers Grove Read More

• posted: May 07, 2013

Downers Grove Pediatrics was out to support the walkers at the Indian Trails Elementary School’s 1st Annual Stallion Stampede on April 26th.  It was a strong turnout as students and Read More

• posted: May 01, 2013
• Baby's and Your Home

Baby Proofing Your Home When your little one turns into baby-on-the-go, it's time to start baby proofing your home. While you cannot create an environment that is 100% safe, you can Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2013
• Nose Bleeds

How to Stop a Nosebleed While nosebleeds can be scary for a child, they are rarely a cause for alarm.  Nosebleeds are typically common in children ages 3 to Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2013
• TV Screen Time

Hey, someone turn that TV down! I’ve got something important to say!                  The basic message is- turn off the TV.  Less TV, computer and video game time is better.  One Read More