About Dr. Howard Bennett

Dr. Howard J. Bennett is a practicing pediatrician in Washington, DC and a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University Medical Center. When he's not sharing humor with patients, Dr. Bennett loves to poke fun at doctors and medicine.

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Common Questions About Newborns—Part II

Dr. Howard Bennett May 5, 2008

In the second part of the series, Dr. Howard Bennet answers the most common questions parents ask…

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Common Questions About Newborns—Part I

Dr. Howard Bennett May 5, 2008

Parents of newborns often have a lot of health-related questions. Here are answers to some of the…

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Should You Give Your Child Fever Medicine Before a Doctor’s Visit?

Dr. Howard Bennett May 2, 2008

Should You Give Your Child Fever Medicine Before a Doctor’s Visit? Read on to know more.

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The Blue Rubber Item You Get After Birth is Not a Nasal Aspirator

Dr. Howard Bennett May 2, 2008

Learn why you should not use the blue rubber aspirator to clean mucus from your baby’s nose.

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Stuffy Babies Do Not Usually Have Colds

Dr. Howard Bennett May 2, 2008

Why do babies make noises while breathing? Does this mean that they have a cold?

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Does Yellow Nasal Mucus Mean Your Child Has a Sinus Infection?

Dr. Howard Bennett May 2, 2008

Does yellow nasal mucus mean your child has a sinus infection? Read a doctor’s point of view.

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Overuse of Antibiotics Doesn’t Apply to Strep Throats

Dr. Howard Bennett May 2, 2008

In the past few years, more and more has been written about the overuse of antibiotics. In…

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Helping Babies with Tummy-time

Dr. Howard Bennett May 2, 2008

Doctors recommend that babies get tummy-time during the day to help strengthen their arms and upper body.…

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