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Hi, I’m Dr. Christina Johns, a pediatric emergency physician and Senior Medical Advisor at PM Pediatric Care. In addition to caring for patients, I personally write and/or select the content from my fellow PM Pediatric Care colleagues that appears here, ensuring you have the important resources needed to help keep your family healthy, happy, and thriving.

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Illness Prevention & Management

Allergy Medication: Reach For Second-Generation!

Find out why second-generation antihistamines are the better choice for allergy medication to avoid drowsiness.

Published on August 7, 2023
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Injury Prevention & Management

Earwax Removals Do's and Don't's

Earwax: everybody has it. It is a natural occurrence that is actually helpful to the function of the ear. True, it can sometimes be a nuisance, leading to oh-so-many marketing...
Published on September 7, 2023
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Injury Prevention & Management

For Minor Cuts, Petroleum Jelly Beats Antibiotics

Triple antibiotic ointments, such as Neosporin have long been the go-to options for treating and disinfecting minor cuts and wounds. However, the medical community has shifted to urge people to...
Published on September 7, 2023
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Illness Prevention & Management

The Basics of Bug Bites

The great outdoors is calling, and we (and our kiddos) can’t wait to answer its call. Being out in nature is a wonderful way to rest, recharge, and boost endorphins....
Published on July 13, 2023
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Illness Prevention & Management

Dry Drowning is Not a Thing

Drowning means respiratory difficulties caused by submersion in a liquid. ‘Dry drowning’ is a phrase that is often falsely used to describe respiratory concerns that may or may not be...
Published on July 13, 2023
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Illness Prevention & Management

Newborn Safety: An Overview

To most people, babies embody joy, hope, and life. And while most new parents would enthusiastically agree, they also realize quickly just how taxing and intimidating taking care of a...
Published on July 11, 2023
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Injury Prevention & Management

Preventing and Managing Sunburn

Here comes the sun, doo-doo doo-doo! And with it, come all the reminders and guidance from yours truly for best ways to protect yourself and your family from the dangers...
Published on May 1, 2023
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