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Spring also means time to play in the grass, go for
long
hikes, and start your daily tick checks. Lyme disease
carrying deer ticks are tiny- the size of the period at the
end of this sentence. Your BEST protection against
lyme and related tick-borne infections is to do a daily
inspection for ticks, and remove any ticks before they
have a chance to feed. In general, ticks need to be
attached for more than 36 hours to pass on infection.
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Swimmer's Ear (otitis externa) is a painful
inflammation of the outer ear canal that often occurs in
kids who like to dive and swim underwater. Repeated
dunkings wash the protective wax coating of the ear
canal away, leaving the sensitive skin underneath
vulnerable to infection. Ponds and lakes, because of
high bacteria and fungal counts, are often the worst
offenders.
To PREVENT swimmers' ear, try mixing a solution of
1/2 rubbing alcohol and 1/2 white vinegar and putting
a few drops in each ear at the end of a swim day. This
helps dry out the ear canal and restore the normal
acidity. You can also purchase "Swim-Ear" drops
over-the-counter for the same purpose.
If your child has persistent ear pain, particularly with
movement of the outer ear, she will need to be seen
for prescription ear drops.
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Remember we have walk-in time every weekday except for Tuesday, from 8:30-9 am. No appointment is necessary, as we reserve this time for acute issues such as earaches and sore throats. Chronic or complicated conditions deserve the time allowed in a scheduled visit. Please also visit our newly redone website, www.villagepedi.com, for a treasure trove of information, including the "SelfCareNavigator"- a resource with answers to many common pediatric questions. For information about the current Swine Influenza outbreak please visit the "Whats New" section of our website. We wish you and your family a sunny and safe spring season!
Sincerely,
Dr. Jenn and Dr. Nikki
Village Pediatrics
email:
villagepedi@yahoo.com
phone:
(203) 221-7337
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