Healthy Kids Zone

Human papillomavirus, better known as HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection, with 79 million Americans affected in 2013. The HPV vaccine can have a few different names, but the bottom line is that it protects against human papillomavirus. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the affects that HPV can have on the human body and how the vaccine can help fight against HPV. She also discusses the risk factors for getting HPV and who should be getting the vaccine.

Human papillomavirus, better known as HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection, with 79 million Americans affected in 2013. The HPV vaccine can have a few different names, but the bottom line is that it protects against human papillomavirus. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the affects that HPV can have on the human body and how the vaccine can help fight against HPV. She also discusses the risk factors for getting HPV and who should be getting the vaccine.

When is that fever too high to handle at home? Is an upset stomach a good enough reason to bring your child to the ER? Why hasn’t the rash on your child’s arm gone away? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you when you should bring your child in to see the doctor and when it’s ok to just give them some TLC. She also talks about some home remedies to make your child feel better when they’re feeling horrible.

A lot of parents worry about their child’s bowel movements: Is it normal? Is it not normal? Is the stool too hard or too soft? How many days can a child go between bowel movements? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner tells you the difference between regular and irregular bowel movements in children—which is more common than you might think—and how to help your child avoid constipation.

If you’re struggling for a great gift for your kids this holiday season, buy them a book and read it to them. Most parents may realize the importance of reading to their young children, but probably never had any idea exactly how crucial it is. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the “Reach Out and Read” program and explains why reading out loud to your children can help prevent future problems such as disinterest in school, teen pregnancy, and drugs.

Pick out the perfect toy for your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews this holiday season by knowing how it helps their physical, mental and social development. It will make shopping for tots easier and more fun and will even change the way you play with them. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner will teach you about the five stages of child development, what they learn during each one and how the right toys at the right time can make a big difference.

A growing child needs a wide variety of foods, including vegetables. But toddlers are some of the pickiest eaters around. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses why kids are so particular when it comes to eating, and has some strategies for encouraging even the pickiest eaters to try new foods.

Toddlers are some of the pickiest eaters around, yet a growing child needs a wide variety of foods, including vegetables! Dr. Cindy Gellner has the scoop on why kids are so particular, and has some strategies for encouraging even the the pickiest eaters to try new foods.

Doctors call it Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA), but you might know it better as a staph infection. It's a nasty problem that's on the rise in children. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about what causes MSRA, the signs and symptoms of the infection, and what to do if your child gets it.

Flu season is here and you might have wondered: do flu vaccines really make a difference? The answer is yes!

Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how flu shots work, why it's important for everyone in the family to get them, and about new guidelines for children that have an egg allergy.