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As your child grows and develops, it’s important to keep track of their health and wellness. Early warning about any health issues can help you keep ahead of serious problems and complications, and getting a regular chance to check in with a medical professional at a well-child appointment can also...
A trip to the emergency room (ER) means disruption for the whole family, including time in the waiting room and potential exposure to infectious illnesses. While the ER is essential for life-threatening medical care needs, there are many situations when your child could benefit from urgent care attention instead of...
Your child’s brain is a complex, beautiful, dynamic thing, unfolding each year to reach new developmental achievements. Not every child’s brain develops in the same way. If your child experiences differences in brain activity and development, you may need to use unique strategies to support them in school, social situations,...
Lots of us start the New Year by taking stock, getting caught up on the little things we’ve let slide in the past. You might make resolutions to lose weight or keep up with clutter and mess around the house. Many families also make resolutions to keep up with medical...
Active kids are healthy kids. If your child or teen participates in sports, they may need to pass a sports physical exam, also called a preparticipation physical examination (PPE). Dr. Gyula Soos and the team at Dr. Soos Pediatrics of Dublin, Georgia, provides knowledgeable support to child and teen athletes....
If you’re concerned about pediatric allergies or asthma, get in touch with Dr. Gyula Soos at Dr. Soos Pediatrics of Dublin, Georgia for more information about your child’s allergy and asthma risk. Some allergens commonly cause symptoms like sneezing, itchy skin rashes, watery eyes, and runny nose. Allergens may be...
Unexpected health issues are par for the course when it comes to children. Surprise sicknesses, sudden injuries, and unexplained rashes mean that you need to get prompt medical care for your child. At Dr. Soos Pediatrics of Dublin, Georgia, our “After Owls” after hours clinic provides urgent care support to...
Children grow so fast, developing physically, emotionally, and mentally every day. That’s why regular well-child exams are essential to staying on top of your child’s health. With a well-child exam, you can check in with a pediatric expert on your child’s development. At Dr. Soos Pediatrics, Dr. Gyula Soos and...
If you thought you had family mealtimes all worked out, your child’s teenage years might come as a surprise. Suddenly, your teen is eating more ― a lot more. Or, you may be concerned that your teenage child isn’t eating enough. Your teen raiding the fridge for midnight snacks and...
Asthma and allergy attacks in children can be scary for everyone involved. When an asthma attack is triggered by an environmental stimulus or stress response, your child may start wheezing or struggling to breathe. It’s essential that you take the right steps to protect your child’s health during an asthma...
After months of waiting, your newborn baby is finally here. You’re excited to meet them, and might feel worried or nervous about the weeks and months ahead, as you and your newborn bond. Caring for a newborn baby can be a big adjustment, and this time can be stressful as...
As spring bursts into full bloom, people with seasonal allergies start to sniffle. If your child has seasonal allergies, it can be a challenging time of year! May is National Asthma and Allergy awareness month, well-timed for those with springtime and summer allergies. Dr. Gyula Soos has years of experience...
Administered from infancy through the teenage years and beyond, vaccinations provide protection from a range of communicable diseases. Immunization with vaccines can prevent your child from developing illnesses like measles, polio, and chicken pox. If whole communities are vaccinated, diseases can even be completely eliminated, as polio has now been...
Childhood, and the teenage years, are often when attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is first diagnosed. Problems with brain activity can show up at school, or create social problems for your child or teen. At Dr. Soos Pediatrics, Gyula Soos, MD, FAAP provides comprehensive care for children and teens with ADHD....
Of course you hope that your baby will be healthy and develop normally — but problems can become apparent at any time. That’s why it’s so important for you and your baby to stick to the recommendations for scheduling “well-baby visits.” Babies typically need 6 well-baby checkups during the first...
In your child’s development, a year can represent a lot of change and growth, both in terms of their maturity, and in terms of their physical health. To give your child the best possible support as bodies grow and change, schedule regular physical exams with Gyula Soos, MD, FAAP at...
In the pivotal years of adolescence, young people make foundational decisions about who they want to become in adult life. To safeguard your child’s brightest future, give them the gift of professional-grade adolescent care and support this year. At Dr. Soos Pediatrics of Dublin, Georgia, Gyula Soos, MD, FAAP specializes...
Knowing that your child has a chronic condition like asthma can be frightening. You want to do everything you can to protect your child’s health and wellness. When asthma symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and insufficient asthma strike, do you know what steps to take? At Dr. Soos Pediatrics, Gyula Soos,...
Problems like illness or injury don’t always stick to business hours, especially when it comes to the health care needs of a child or an adolescent. Weekend injuries and late-night high temperatures can really stress parents and caregivers. That’s why Dr. Soos Pediatrics offers after-hours, or “after owls,” care, as...
When your baby is first born, some of your immune system passes to them, through the mother’s antibodies. This gives babies some limited protection against infectious diseases. However, once this temporary protection wears off, your child will need vaccines to build up their immunity. We call this process immunization. At...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, shows up in more children than you might think. And, depending on your preconceptions about ADHD symptoms, the actual presentation of this condition could surprise you. Does your child daydream, or worry inordinately about social rejection? It might be ADHD! Even if your child isn’t...
As the world is gripped by the current COVID-19 pandemic, all eyes are on the development of a vaccine that may be able to free us from the prison this virus has created. As we watch and wait, however, it’s important not to ignore the routine care and vaccinations that...
During the teen years, you go through all sorts of personal and physical changes. As teens cope with rapidly changing bodies and the onset of hormonal shifts, eating disorders remain a present threat. When you struggle with an eating disorder, internalized negative feelings or perceptions about your body cause you...
One thing that’s true of all babies, especially newborns: they cry for everything. Crying is your baby’s way of expressing his or her needs. Before a newborn baby can talk, crying is the only way they have to communicate distress. Still, while crying a reasonable amount won’t hurt your newborn,...
Your child’s physical health begins at home. By providing healthier food choices and encouraging plenty of activity, you can help your child avoid serious problems later in life. Conditions like Type 2 diabetes are impacted by diet and exercise in early life, so start young to promote life-long health. At...
Not only do teenagers always seem to be sleepy, but adolescents also frequently deal with sleep disturbances, insomnia, and insufficient sleep. Getting enough rest at night supports your teenager’s developing body and mind. Without enough sleep, you might start seeing signs of physical, emotional, or mental health deterioration. So how...
Sometimes it can seem like kids will do anything to stay home from school for a day, including trying to convince you that they’re too sick. As the winter wears on, you might find your child using up more and more “sick days.” Sometimes, colder weather can lead to more...
No one wants to muddle through the long winter months feeling tired, run-down, and sick all the time. But for many families with school-aged children, that’s exactly how the average cold and flu season plays out. When it comes to keeping your family as healthy as possible, an ounce...
You’ve probably heard of ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This common condition causes a variety of symptoms organized into three categories, including: Inattentive: difficulty concentrating and focusing Hyperactive-impulsive: trouble sitting still or acting quickly Combined: a combination of both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive behaviors When a child has ADHD, the...
Flu season is right around the corner. If you’ve been putting off getting your child vaccinated for the flu, we’re here to remind you that no one is immune. Despite many of the myths out there, the flu shot can’t give your child the flu and getting immunized against the...
Childhood asthma is one of the most common chronic ailments affecting infants and children in the United States. It’s a serious disease that affects a child’s ability to move air through the lungs. However, asthma often goes undiagnosed because the symptoms and the pattern of asthma flare-ups can vary widely...