Washington Pediatric Associates, PC | Street | Ste | Washington, DC 20036
 
1145 19th Street, NW, Suite 708, Washington, DC 20036 · T 202.955.5625 · F 202.955.5626

ADVICE FOR PARENTS

Touchpoints

Do you want to know what to expect from your child as he/she develops? Take a look at our Touchpoints Anticipatory Guidance developed by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton.


Conditions

If your child is suffering from the following symptoms, please follow the links for treatment advice. If your child's symptoms are not addressed here OR your child's symptoms get worse or do not go away, please call our office.

Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
The Common Cold (Upper Respiratory Infections)
Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
Fever
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)
Newborn Information
Rashes
Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)
Trauma, Burns, and Head Injuries
Vomiting and/or Diarrhea (Gastroenteritis)

***Barton Schmitt's pediatric triage advice and the American Academy of Pediatrics' guidelines were referenced to compile the above advice.


Tylenol and Motrin Dosage Chart

Use the following chart to determine the correct dose of Tylenol or Motrin to give your child, if your doctor suggests it as a suitable treatment.

Medication Dosage Chart


Vaccine Information

Recommended Vaccine Schedule

Vaccine Information - Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTAP)
Vaccine Information - Hepatitis A
Vaccine Information - Hepatitis B
Vaccine Information - Human Papillomavirus
Vaccine Information - Polio
Vaccine Information - Meningitis
Vaccine Information - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Vaccine Information - Pneumococcal Conjugate
Vaccine Information - Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis (TDAP)
Vaccine Information - Chickenpox


Nutrition

Nutrition and Feeding Guidelines