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Starting Tuesday, July 15th Dr. Shelly Flais' newest book "The Big Book of Symptoms" will be available in bookstores.Tune into Good Day Chicagoon the Fox network this Thursday July 17th at 8:45 am to hear Dr. Flais discuss the book.We congratulate Dr. Shelly Flais on her new book “The Big Book of Symptoms” published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Some highlights from the book:What is the purpose of the book and why is it something every parent should have available to refer to?                                 I am proud to have served as co-editor of "The Big Book of Symptoms" from the American Academy of Pediatrics; it is a reference book that every household will find useful. The book is divided into three sections by age – young infants, older babies and children, and adolescents. Parents can look up specific concerns or issues in alphabetical order according to the age group of the child. Each section has general advice relating to that particular symptom, as well as common causes and information on when to seek further evaluation from your pediatrician.What kind of symptoms parents should be more concerned about?Certainly fever is at the top of most parents' lists. In a child older than 3 months of age who is generally healthy, parents should remember that fever is a sign of a hea...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news