Novant Health Pediatrics Lake Norman - Huntersville

07/23/2026

Water beads can be very dangerous around small children. When put in water, they expand up to 1,500 times their original size. Because water beads can look like candy, kids will sometimes put them in their mouth and swallow them. If you think your child might have swallowed water beads, seek medical attention right away. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FUhrgf

07/23/2026

Measles can weaken your child's immune system long after the infection is over. The virus can destroy immune memory cells that help the body recognize and fight off germs it has encountered before. This is known as "immune amnesia" and can leave children more vulnerable to other illnesses, even after they recover from measles.

Researchers have found that measles can erase a significant portion of the immune system's memory, making it harder for the body to defend against infections it once knew how to fight. Regaining that protection can take time and may require new infections or vaccinations.

This week, measles cases in the U.S. climbed past levels we haven’t seen in 35 years — a sign of how quickly the virus can spread when vaccination rates drop. To keep your child's immune system strong and protect against potentially serious infections, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine series. https://bit.ly/40n4mqa

07/15/2026

07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July!! Celebrate safely!!

We are open today and RNs are available by phone 24/7 all weekend!

06/29/2026

06/29/2026

Sunburns can be super uncomfortable and can make kids (and adults!) miserable. Here are 5 ways to help soothe a sunburn. And if your baby is younger than one year old and gets sunburned, call your pediatrician right away. Learn more about sun safety: https://bit.ly/3vmVFeO

06/29/2026

No child should be afraid to go to school, visit a place of worship, or play in their neighborhood - children deserve to grow up without worrying about whether they will make it home safely. Yet gun violence remains the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States.

Pediatricians see these impacts firsthand and know that protecting children requires action. Read more in a recent op-ed by Dr. Katherine Hoops and Dr. Regan Williams. https://bit.ly/4oYf6Gw

06/27/2026

We love Dr Rajani!

Dr. Puja Rajani, a pediatric allergist with Novant Health, shares the findings of a new study to lower the risk of food allergies in kids.