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Welcome to the
Children's Clinic of SWLA
We have been serving children and parents in
Lake Charles,
Louisiana
and surrounding areas for close to 50 years.
Our pediatricians
are dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children,
and adolescents.
The doctors and staff are committed to making every effort to offer
a comfortable atmosphere, the best medical care and complete information of the
clinic’s services and procedures.
We hope this web site will serve as a valuable resource for you.
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Preventing
Childhood Injuries: Protect the ones you love
Nearly 9.2 million children between birth and age 19 are seen each year in
emergency departments for injuries. Injuries are the leading cause of death in
children ages 19 and younger. You can play a life-saving role in protecting
children from injuries.
Comparing the symptoms
of sinusitis, the flu, nasal allergy, and the common cold
Many
childhood illness have similar symptoms. It is sometimes hard to tell what is
really going on. Guessing can trigger the wrong treatment and delays the healing
process.
Test Your
Knowledge about Kids' Health
Protect your child against
the flu.
The CDC now recommends that
all
children from age 6 months to 18 years receive the flu vaccine.
The Flumist (intranasal spray) is available now at the Children's Clinic to
protect children and adolescents age 2 years and up. The flu vaccine (injection)
is available for age 6 months and up.
Check the Kind of Plastics You Use
Some plastics are made with
chemicals that can leach from (come out of) everyday plastic
products like toys, bottles, containers, and personal care products.
Scientists and doctors are learning about these chemicals and the
health effects they may have especially on children.
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Featured Topic
RSV - A contagious viral disease
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a
respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages. Most otherwise
healthy people recover from RSV infection in 1 to 2 weeks. However, infection
can be severe in some people, such as certain infants, young children, and older
adults. In fact, RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of
the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia in children under 1 year of age in
the United States.
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