top of page


Q: Is 37.3°C a normal temperature for my teen? I heard a fever starts at 37.5°C.
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
3 hours ago2 min read


Q: My 8-year-old son's severe stomach pain isn't getting better after two weeks and multiple diagnoses. What should I do next?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
1 day ago4 min read


Q: My child has a stuffy nose and is drooling a lot. Is this normal?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
2 days ago2 min read


Help! My Baby Has a Fever After Vaccination Shots!
Written by Dr. Sam Ahn, MD (Family Medicine Specialist, Medical Contents Director of MoDoc AI) | 2026-01-08 Watching your little one cry during shots is hard, but a fever afterwards can feel even scarier. You might worry something is wrong, but take a deep breath—you are doing great. Why the Fever Happens A fever is actually a sign the immune system is working. Think of it as "boot camp" where the body trains to fight viruses. This training creates heat, causing a fever that
Sam Ahn
7 days ago2 min read


Q: My child has a fever while we're traveling abroad. When should we go to a local hospital?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 29, 20253 min read


Tylenol & Motrin: Can You Alternate Them? (A Doctor’s Guide)
Written by Dr. Sam Ahn, MD (Family Medicine Specialist, Medical Contents Director of MoDoc AI) | 2025-12-29 It’s the scenario every parent dreads. It’s 2 AM, your child feels like a furnace, and even though you gave them medicine a few hours ago, the fever just won’t break. You’re exhausted, worried, and staring into the medicine cabinet wondering: “Can I give the other kind now? Does alternating them actually help, or is it dangerous?” As a doctor—and a dad—I know that helpl
Sam Ahn
Dec 28, 20253 min read


Q: My child has a high fever, but the flu test was negative. The fever returned after an IV. What should I do?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 28, 20252 min read


Q: My teen's fractured toe isn't healing after 3 months and is now changing color and feels numb. Is this normal?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 27, 20253 min read


Q: My child's barking cough and fever got worse after a doctor's visit. Should I go back?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 26, 20252 min read


Q: My child gets bronchitis often and takes antibiotics. Is it necessary to give probiotics?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 25, 20252 min read


Q: Can I give acetaminophen for aches if the fever is down after ibuprofen?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Q: What is the correct fever reducer dosage for my 47-month-old, 14.3 kg child?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 23, 20252 min read


The 2 AM Panic: Why That Fever Might Actually Be Your Child’s Best Friend
Written by Dr. Sam Ahn, MD (Family Medicine Specialist, Medical Contents Director of MoDoc AI) | 2025-12-23 We’ve all been there. It’s the middle of the night, your child feels like a little furnace, and your heart immediately drops into your stomach. When the thermometer reads anything over 102°F, the fear sets in. Is their brain okay? Should we rush to the ER? It is a universal parenting instinct to grab the medicine bottle immediately. In fact, studies show that 85% of us
Sam Ahn
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Q: My child has a fever and stomach pain that comes and goes. Could it be appendicitis?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 22, 20253 min read


Q: My child has recurrent high fevers with tonsillitis and pneumonia. Should I see an ENT or an Infectious Disease doctor?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 21, 20253 min read


Q: Is it safe to switch between the PCV13 and PCV15 pneumococcal vaccines for my child?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Q: My child is on antibiotics for scarlet fever and is burping a lot. Is this normal?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Q: My baby vomited fever medicine right after taking it. Should I give another dose right away?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Q: Is laryngitis in a 1-year-old the same as croup with a barking cough? Is hospitalization always required?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Q: My child's diagnosis changed from a cold to laryngitis. Does the medication need to change?
Here's doctors quick informational answer.
Myeongchan Kim
Dec 16, 20252 min read
bottom of page