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Q: My teen has cold feet, dizziness when standing, and swollen ankles. Which doctor should we see?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jan 183 min read


Q: My child has a rattling breathing sound but no cough or fever. Could it be pneumonia even after 12 days of antibiotics?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jan 172 min read


Q: My kids accidentally ate two-month-old curry. What should I do? Are they in serious danger?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jan 162 min read


Q: My younger child had rotavirus and EPEC. Now my older child has a fever and diarrhea. Do they need antibiotics too?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jan 153 min read


Confused by the New CDC Vaccine Schedule? Here’s What Parents Actually Need to Know
Written by Dr. Sam Ahn, MD (Family Medicine Specialist, Medical Contents Director of MoDoc AI) | 2026-01-15 If the recent headlines about the CDC "slashing" essential vaccines sent you into a panic, you aren’t alone. On January 5, 2026, the CDC changed the list of "universally recommended" vaccines from 17 down to 11. It sounds scary, but here is the truth: The system changed, but your options haven't. The Bottom Line Up Front You can still get every single vaccine. Nothing h
Sam Ahn
Jan 152 min read


Q: Is 37.3°C a normal temperature for my teen? I heard a fever starts at 37.5°C.
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Myeongchan Kim
Jan 142 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?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jan 134 min read


Q: My child has a stuffy nose and is drooling a lot. Is this normal?
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Myeongchan Kim
Jan 122 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
Jan 82 min read


Q: My child has a fever while we're traveling abroad. When should we go to a local hospital?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Myeongchan Kim
Dec 26, 20252 min read


Q: My child gets bronchitis often and takes antibiotics. Is it necessary to give probiotics?
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Myeongchan Kim
Dec 25, 20252 min read


Q: Can I give acetaminophen for aches if the fever is down after ibuprofen?
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Myeongchan Kim
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Q: What is the correct fever reducer dosage for my 47-month-old, 14.3 kg child?
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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?
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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?
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Myeongchan Kim
Dec 21, 20253 min read
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