Food Allergies

Having food allergies is not fun and can be very frustrating for children and parents. What are food allergies? Food allergies are when a child eats a food that makes them sick, usually every time. How do you know if your child might have a food allergy? Swelling to lips, tongue and mouth Vomiting or…

Seasonal Allergies

It can be difficult to tell the difference between a cold and seasonal allergies, even for your doctor. This is because many of the symptoms are the same: Cough Sneezing Runny nose Sore throat Headache However, there are some symptoms that are more common for a cold: fever and body aches. Usually allergies are worse…

Zika Virus, Prevention Measures

CDC – Zika Virus, Prevention Measures: “Click Here“ Medical Disclaimer: The Mission Pediatrics site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. Through this site and linkages to other sites, Mission Pediatrics provides general information for educational purposes only. The…

Measles Information

CDC: Measles Signs and Symptoms Riverside County Medical Association: Measles Health Advisory California Department of Public Health: Measles Medical Disclaimer: The Mission Pediatrics site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. Through this site and linkages to other sites,…