Fries James F. - Taking care of your child: a parents illustrated guide to complete medical care

Taking Care of Your Child

Dedication

To our parents, who first taught us about health

To our mentors, Floyd Denny, M.D., and Helen Lamb, who first taught us how to care for children

To innovators in child health, Evan Charney, Floyd Denny, Bob Haggerty, Barbara Korsch, Clarence McIntyre, Terry Reilly, Barbara Starfield, Don Vickery, and Tom Newman, who provide continuing inspiration

To the next generation of leaders, Will Babbitt, Matt Pantell, Alan Schroeder, John Takayama, and Alan Uba

To our children, patients, and their parents, who continue to teach us

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Copyright 2015 by Robert H. Pantell, James F. Fries, and the estate of Donald M. Vickery

Illustrations copyright 2015 by Perseus Books Publishing, L.L.C.

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Ninth Da Capo Press edition 2015

ISBN-13: 978-0-7382-1836-6 (E-book)

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Note: The information in this book is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. This book is intended only as an informative guide for those wishing to know more about health issues. In no way is this book intended to replace, countermand, or conflict with the advice given to you by your own physician. The ultimate decision concerning care should be made between you and your doctor. We strongly recommend you follow his or her advice. Information in this book is general and is offered with no guarantees on the part of the authors or Da Capo Press. The authors and publisher disclaim all liability in connection with the use of this book. The names and identifying details of people associated with events described in this book have been changed. Any similarity to actual persons is coincidental.

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A Note to Our Readers

The medical advice in this book is provided as a guide, not an exclusive course of action. It is as sound as we can make it; many doctors have reviewed each section. But the advice will not always work. Like any advice, it might be right for most children, but it wont necessarily be right for your child. However, if we dont give direct advice, we cant be helpful. If we do, well sometimes be wrong. So here are some qualifications.

If your child is under the care of a physician or nurse practitioner and you receive advice contrary to this book, follow his or her advice; the individual characteristics of your child and the current problem can then be taken into account.

If your child has an allergy or a suspected allergy to a recommended medication, do not give the medication until checking with your childs health care provider, at least by phone.

Read medicine label directions carefully; dosages and schedules occasionally change over time, and you should follow the most recent recommendation.

You know your child best; do not hesitate to follow your own judgment as to when to seek professional assistance.

If your childs problem persists beyond a reasonable period, you should make an appointment to have your child examined.

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Contents

The following parents contributed to the development of this book, and their help was invaluable: Anne and Dave Bergman, Val Blanchette, Nora Blay, Jani Butler, Susan Charles, Libby and Milton Clapp, Linda Collins, David Curtis, Audrie Engbretson, Barbara and Joel Falk, Lee Hall, Mary Ann and Arthur Hanlon, Lenore and Larry Horowitz, Michael Horowitz, Lois Kazmer, Michaline Krey, Shirley Lewis, Irmhild and Matthew Liang, Pit Lucking, Maria Maglio, Elizabeth Mendelsohn, Kay Neumann, Margaret Olebe, Suzanne Pennycook, Rosa Delgadillo Reilly, Kitty and Glenn Roberts, Alexis Rouda, Marni Smith, Tom Stewart, Melissa Thornhill, Heather Van Nostrand, and Anne Wilkins. Many children also have contributed material: thanks to Loren and Matthew Loney; Ciaran and Rylan Jacka; and Matthew, Gregory, and Megan Pantell.

We would also like to thank the following individuals for their assistance, support, and review: Will Babbitt, M.D., M.S.; G. Robin Beck, M.D.; John Beck, M.D.; June Bernzweig, Ph.D.; Irene Cannon, M.D.; Mark Constantz; Doris Denney, R.Ph.; Larry Finberg, M.D.; June Fisher, M.D.; Susan Fisher-Owens, M.D.; Victor Fuchs, Ph.D.; Judy Geisinger, M.S.W.; Dewleen Hayes; Halsted R. Holman, M.D.; Larry Horowitz, M.D.; Charles Irwin, M.D.; Al Jacobs, M.D.; Cynthia Kim, M.D., M.P.H.; Bev Kusler; Catherine Lewis, Ph.D.; Matthew Liang, M.D., M.P.H.; Tom McMeekin, M.D.; Carol Miller, M.D.; Jane Morton, M.D.; Pat Moylan, R.N.; Kris Madsen, M.D.; Jessica Neely, M.D.; Tom Newman, M.D., M.P.H.; Margaret Olebe; Tom Plaut, M.D.; Shirley Rudd, R.N.; John Slane, R.Ph.; Tom Stewart, Ph.D.; Elihu Sussman, M.D.; Alan Uba, M.D.; John Wasson, M.D.; Anne Wilkins; Tom La Rocca, M.D.; Jessica Neely, M.D.; and Matt Pantell, M.S., M.D.