• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Whooping Cough

Symptoms of Whooping Cough When our child is sick, it can take a toll on not only them, put you as a parent.  Your pediatrician in Edison is available to help Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Childhood Asthma

A common condition seen in kids and teens, asthma is a lung condition that causes trouble breathing and shortness of breath.  During an attack, the bronchial airways become inflamed and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Infant Jaundice

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by excess yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin, which is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When bilirubin Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Colic

All babies cry.  When a baby cries, it is their way of telling you that they’re hungry, wet, or tired.  However, if your baby has colic, they may cry all Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Tonsillitis

The tonsils are oval-shaped, pink masses of tissue on both sides of the throat. They are part of the body's immune system, designed to fight off bacteria and viruses that Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

When it comes to providing pediatric care, Dr. Nimisha Shukla offers superior care for patients in the Woodbridge and Edison, NJ locations.  We are so committed to providing top pediatric Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Food Allergies

Especially during the younger years, adequate food and nutrition is vital for a child’s growth and development. But for some children, a snack or meal as simple as a peanut Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Germs,  Prevention

Kids pick up germs all day, every day.  Whether they are sharing toys, playing at day care or sitting in the classroom, whenever children are together, they are at risk Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Common Cold,  Sick Children

Does My Child Have a Cold? Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy.  To help your little one feel better, Nimisha Shukla, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

As children grow into adolescents, their bodies require more nutrients to grow healthy and strong.  But as many parents know, for those teens with busy school schedules, sports practices and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Diaper Rash

A baby’s soft, smooth skin is delicate, making it susceptible to diaper rash, a common and mild irritation of the skin that causes redness in the area where the diaper Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Mono

Understanding Mono: The “Kissing Disease” Often called the kissing disease, mononucleosis (mono) is a caused by a virus that is transmitted through saliva. You can get this infection through kissing, but Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Washing Hand,  Proper hygiene

One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses is through proper hand washing.  Young children in particular need to be reminded to wash their hands, which Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

Whats special about April 21st -25th? Its Every Kid Healthy Week!   Every child in the United States should be well nourished, physically active, healthy and read to learn. During the week Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Baby Nail Care

When it comes to caring for your baby, nail care is often overlooked.  In the first few months of life, you may not be too worried about caring for your Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

Know what you can do to make sure your child stays healthy this year and every year. It’s that time of year again to talk about flu outbreaks. You may notice Read More