Jeffrey Snedeker, MD Archives | Cayuga Medical Center

Oct 13 Comments Off

Keeping your child safe from accidental poisoning

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By Jeffrey Snedeker, MD

A momentary distraction from watching a child is all it takes for a youngster to become a victim of an accidental poisoning.

Data from the U.S. Poison Control Centers show youngsters six-years-old and younger account for just under half of all accidental poisoning each year. Toddlers that are age three and younger have the highest risk for poisoning of all children. Cosmetics, cleaning materials, pain medications and personal care products lead the list of the most common substances involved in pediatric accidental poisoning.

Oct 12 Comments Off

Springtime Means Rabies in New York State

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Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and ways to avoid rabies

By Jeffrey Snedeker, MD

An article in the Ithaca Journal once described two people seen playing with a raccoon in one of our state parks. They were petting and handling this wild animal, apparently unaware of the possible danger of rabies.

Oct 12 Comments Off

Get Vaccinated for Whooping Cough

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by Jeffrey Snedeker, MD

A recent headline in the Ithaca Journal drew important attention to the rising incidence of whooping cough in Tompkins County in 2012.

Incidence is up largely because we have gotten better at diagnosing whooping cough; however, every few years this illness has a surge and this year we are experiencing a mini-epidemic. Because whooping cough is highly contagious and can be dangerous for infants and the elderly, prevention is very important.

Oct 12 Comments Off

Interesting Facts About “Super Bugs”

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By Jeffrey Snedeker, MD

There has been a lot in the news lately about “super bugs,” which is a term that some people use to refer to bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Super bugs are not actually a new phenomenon; it’s just that we are seeing more bacteria now than ever before that are resistant to an increasing number of medications.

Oct 12 Comments Off

Childhood Fever: Friend or Foe?

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by Jeffrey Snedeker, MD

Fever is one of the most common reasons parents call the doctor or take their children in for an office visit. They are concerned about getting the fever down as quickly as possible, especially if it seems high.