Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

National Handwashing Awareness Week is December 3-9, 2023 Don’t Get Sick This Holiday Season! Almost all cases of diarrhea in children are caused by infections. Most of these diarrhea illnesses are entirely preventable. The most effective way to prevent diarrheal diseases is handwashing! The 3 Principles of Hand...

The “musical learning watch” is marketed to children as young as three-years-old, for learning “core” skills such as telling time, counting, and “daily activities”.  A compartment in the back contains a button or coin cell battery. These batteries are small, shiny, and very appealing to children.  Button...