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Mononucleosis: What College Students Need to Know By Andrew Carlson, MD: Mononucleosis, often called "mono" for short, is a common viral infection that can affect people of all ages, including college students. Connecticut Children's Andrew Carlson, MD, Medical Director of Primary Care, explores what “Mono” is, its symptoms, how it spreads, and how to

What to Expect at Your Fetal Echocardiogram By Alicia Wang, MD: For many babies, care begins during pregnancy. If your developing baby might be at risk of a heart condition, you’ll see a fetal cardiologist. These experts use special technology called a fetal echocardiogram to detect heart problems in utero – and begin important care and

The New Flu Mutation: What Parents Need to Know By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: If you think back to COVID days, virus mutations are nothing new. This year, health experts are flagging a variant of the seasonal influenza virus that might not be well matched to this year’s flu shot. Connecticut Children’s Ian Michelow, MD, infectious diseases specialist

Formula Recalls: What to Know Right Now By James E. Moore, MD, PhD: Updated October 17, 2022 for additional recall of certain lots of Abbott 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid products for infants and children. (Originally published on February 22, 2022 and updated on March 1, 2022 and again on August 16, 2022) October 17

What to Expect During and After a Fetal MRI By Andrew Healy, MD: Caring for your baby begins in the womb. If your developing baby might be at risk of a complex fetal condition based on a recent ultrasound, echocardiogram or both, your care team might refer you to a comprehensive fetal care center. There, a team of maternal-fetal medicine (MFM)

Pitcher’s Elbow: What to Know About this Overuse Injury By Matthew Brown, MD: Baseball or softball season is ripe for overuse injuries, especially for pitchers. You’ve probably heard of “pitcher’s elbow, or Little Leaguer’s Elbow,” a common injury in athletes who throw overhand —not just baseball players. Matt Brown, MD, sports medicine physician and

When Diseases Are Rare, What Keeps Them That Way? By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: These terrible illnesses were once common in childhood and caused much suffering. Today, most families are very fortunate that they don’t encounter them at all. That’s not because the diseases disappeared on their own, or because children are “more resilient.” It’s because

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Infusion: A Parent’s Guide When your child’s doctor tells you they need an infusion, it can feel overwhelming. This guide from pediatric infusion expert Katie Ruane, RN, Nurse Manager, will walk you through the process so you know what to expect and how to support your child.

What Do NICU Levels Mean? Newborn Hospital Care, Explained. By Annmarie Golioto, MD, IBCLC, FAAP: This article was originally published in September 2022 and last updated in January 2024. All newborn babies need special attention in the first few days of life to make sure they are healthy, but some need more care and monitoring, especially if they’re born early or with

Norovirus is Spiking: What Parents Need to Know By Andrew Carlson, MD: People call norovirus the “stomach flu,” but it’s not related to influenza at all. Most children will brave the storm and recover quickly—though it’s not fun—but some may need emergency care. Get answers from the ones parents trust for answers to common questions about norovirus

Growing Resilient: What Your Child Needs to Get Through Tough Times By Robert D. Keder, MD: We hear it all the time: Kids are resilient. But what does that mean, and why does it matter so much right now? Developmental pediatrician Robert D. Keder, MD, joins the blog to explain.

How to Pack a Go-Bag for Your Child’s Unexpected ED or Urgent Care Visits If it might be an emergency, don’t wait! Connecticut Children’s Emergency Department (ED) is always open, and our experts provide evening and weekend pediatric urgent care in Farmington. Pack a “go-bag” now, so it’s ready when you need it.

What is Kindness in Healthcare? 8 Questions with Chief Kindness Officer, Bob Duncan Look up the word “kindness” in the dictionary and you’ll likely see, “the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate.” But kindness is so much more than its textbook definition. Here at Connecticut Children’s, we go beyond imagination to cultivate a culture of kindness

Medicaid Matters for Kids: Part 1 - What is Medicaid? By Jane Baird: Welcome to the first of a three-part blog series about a critical health care issue for children: Medicaid. As Senior Director of Government Relations and External Affairs, I spend a lot of time thinking about the Medicaid program because it plays a huge role at Connecticut

My Tween Wants a Smart Phone. Now What? By Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA: Your preteen wants their own phone. You’re torn—and worried for their safety. As they explore the digital world, they’re well on their way to independence. 91% of kids will have a smartphone by the time they turn 14, according to Common Sense Media. If you’re on the fence about