Dr. John M. Young

Pediatrician in Amarillo, Texas

Pediatrician

What To Expect At A Well-Baby Exam

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Well-baby exams are an important way to check on your baby’s growth and development. These visits also offer you an opportunity to develop a relationship with your child’s pediatrician. The pediatrician might recommend your first well-baby exam to be scheduled for five days after birth. Additional … [Read more...] about What To Expect At A Well-Baby Exam

3 Ways To Manage Your Child’s Springtime Allergy Symptoms

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Springtime ushers in warm weather and blossoming flowers and trees. Despite the lovely weather, springtime allergies affect many people. Heavy amounts of pollen cause many people to suffer from stuffy or runny noses and watery eyes. Children can become frustrated because even though the weather … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Manage Your Child’s Springtime Allergy Symptoms

What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Allergies

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Children that have allergies deal with hypersensitivity to one or more substances that would be harmless to most people. When a substance is introduced to the lungs, nose, mouth, or skin, they develop an allergic response. About 15 to 20 percent of all children deal with allergic … [Read more...] about What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Allergies

3 Tips For Preparing Your Child For A Doctor’s Visit

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Children may react in fear if they hear they have to visit with a doctor. Some children are afraid the visit means they will get a shot or a painful procedure. The best thing you can do as a parent is to educate your child and calm them before they go to a pediatrician. Here are a few of the many … [Read more...] about 3 Tips For Preparing Your Child For A Doctor’s Visit