Pediatrics
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About our Pediatric Department
DeKalb Clinic's Pediatrics Department includes Dr. Suzanne Cook, Dr. David Phillips and Dr. Syed Jafri. Below, learn about a few common infections in infants and young children:
- Bronchiolitis
- Chickenpox
- Colds
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Ear Infections
- Febrile Seizures
- Impetigo (Skin Infection)
- Jaundice
- Pneumonia
- Sinusitis
- Strep Throat
- Vaccines/Immunizations
This information is not a substitute for proper pediatric care. If you child has any symptoms that concern you, call your DeKalb Clinic pediatrician at (815) 758-8671, ext. 3450.
Signs of Infection
Signs of infection in an infant require prompt treatment in an infant less than 2 months of age, call your pediatrician right away if your child develops any of these symptoms:
- Poor feeding
- Poor color
- Listlessness
- Weak cry
- Rectal temperature of at least 100.4°F
- Breathing problems
- Unusual fussiness
- Sleeping more than usual
- Vomiting or diarrhea
Vaccines/Immunizations
Vaccines can protect against many infections, but you cannot immunize your child against every infectious disease. If you know the signs of the most common childhood infections, you are better prepared to help your sick child get well.
