Dr. Leslie's Blog for parents

Neonatal HSV- Is Kissing Your Newborn Risky?

Leslie Treece, M.D.

Published on: 26/01/2025

This blog post discusses HSV risk to the newborn baby and what parents can do to lower the risk. The infection can be obtained from someone kissing the newborn and can be devastating neurologically and potentially fatal.

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Introducing siblings: a guide for new parents

Leslie Treece, M.D.

Published on: 26/01/2025

This post is a guide for new parents introducing their children to a new baby.

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Hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Is it really necessary?

Leslie Treece, M.D.

Published on: 26/01/2025

This blog explains the incidence of Hepatitis B disease and the importance of giving infants the vaccine at birth. Newborns are vulnerable if their mom is infected and the vaccine protects them from the disease.

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