• 21 DEC, 2023
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    All About Croup

    All About Croup

    Croup is a respiratory illness caused by inflammation and narrowing of the upper airway including the larynx and trachea. 

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    • 01 JUL, 2023
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    Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease – Info You Should Know

    Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease – Info You Should Know

    I hear a lot of misplaced fear and anxiety about HFMD so lets talk facts so you know what to expect if (read: when) your child gets HFMD.

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    • 18 AUG, 2022
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    Monkeypox: what you need to know

    Monkeypox: what you need to know

    By: Dr. Joseph Mechak   Monkeypox has been a hot topic in the news over the past month. On July 23rd the WHO declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.  The United States followed shortly thereafter declaring it a Public Health Emergency.  Some excellent general resources about Mokeypox can be found below and

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    • 06 MAR, 2020
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    MoCo Coronavirus

    MoCo Coronavirus

    By: Dr. Joseph Mechak As most people know, there have been three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County. We expected this. We (the state, county, and Potomac Pediatrics) have been preparing for this. We are here for you. This is a constantly evolving situation and we do not have all the answers.  We also

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