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• posted: Aug. 15, 2012
• Vaccinations. Child Care

  Despite all of the research supporting the effectiveness of immunizations, many parents still question the safety of vaccines for their little ones.  Will they protect my infant from serious disease? Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2012
• Child Care

As the skin cancer rate continues to rise, many of us can’t help but wonder why people continue to expose themselves to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. A tan, whether it’s Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2012
• Child Care

Warts are benign skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin.  They often appear as a small, unsightly, rough growth on a person’s hands Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2012
• Childhood Obesity

More and more, childhood obesity is becoming prevalent in the U.S.  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over the past two decades it has doubled in children and tripled Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2012
• Sun Safety

Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2012

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• posted: Oct. 31, 2011

Welcome to the Blog of Downers Grove Pediatrics Whether your child is an existing patient or you’re searching for a pediatrician in the Downers Grove, IL area, we’re excited you are Read More