Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
Listen as Dr. Pete provides sound advice and insight on some of the most frequestly asked questions he gets from parents about child rearing and basic medical advice.
Vaccinations
I’m confused about what I hear in the media about vaccinations. Are they safe? Do they cause autism?
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Over-the-Counter Medications
What is your opinion on the use of over-the-counter medications?
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Vitamins
Do you recommend vitamins for kids?
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Allergies and Genetics
If I’m allergic to something does it mean my children will also be allergic?
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Ear Wax
How do I clean the ear wax from my child’s ears?
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ADHD
I have a 5 year old son, and I think the school is heading towards telling me that he is ADHD and is going to want to prescribe something. Where do I go from here?
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Dyslexia
I have a 12 year old son who is in the 7th grade and goes to public school. I suspect that he has Dyslexia. Is there a test for it?
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