Dr. David Smith

How to Tell the Difference Between Flu, Colds and COVID
How to Tell the Difference Between Flu, Colds and COVID
How to Tell the Difference Between Flu, Colds and COVID
Influenza, colds, Strep Throat, RSV and COVID are some examples of some of the viruses/illness many Central Minnesotans are dealing with this winter. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON to explain the differences between some of these ailments.
Back to School Health Tips for Central MN Kids/Parents
Back to School Health Tips for Central MN Kids/Parents
Back to School Health Tips for Central MN Kids/Parents
It is back to school time and a child's health readiness is another item on the checklist for parents. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON. He says sports physicals are something they are doing right now with fall sports beginning. Smith says going into 7th grade they talk with parents about meningitis and HPV vaccines.
Ways to Avoid Ticks In Central Minnesota
Ways to Avoid Ticks In Central Minnesota
Ways to Avoid Ticks In Central Minnesota
It is tick season in Central Minnesota. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON for our Health Matters program today. He gave me suggestions on how to avoid both deer and wood ticks. Smith says deer ticks are smaller but yet more dangerous than wood ticks.
Local Doctor Says Covid-19 Vaccine Will Be Safe for Kids [PODCAST]
Local Doctor Says Covid-19 Vaccine Will Be Safe for Kids [PODCAST]
Local Doctor Says Covid-19 Vaccine Will Be Safe for Kids [PODCAST]
This week on WJON's Health Matters program I was joined by Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics. He says he trusts the doctors and scientists that say the Covid-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be safe. Smith says he believes this so much that his kids have participated in the clinical trials.
Health Matters; Could Be A Mild Flu Season [PODCAST]
Health Matters; Could Be A Mild Flu Season [PODCAST]
Health Matters; Could Be A Mild Flu Season [PODCAST]
This week on WJON's Health Matters program I was joined by Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics. He says more people are getting the flu shot and lots of people are taking precautions with masks and social distancing which should lead to a mild flu season. Dr. Smith says he still expects a flu season in Central Minnesota but many a less impactful one.
Health Matters; Covid-19 Vaccine In November? [PODCAST]
Health Matters; Covid-19 Vaccine In November? [PODCAST]
Health Matters; Covid-19 Vaccine In November? [PODCAST]
This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics. Our topic discussion this week was vaccines. He says the whole world is working on finding and testing a vaccine for Covid-19. Dr. Smith says because trials are happening now if everything goes as well as possible a vaccine could be available for some people in the United States by November.
Are Sports Too Dangerous for Youth?  [AUDIO]
Are Sports Too Dangerous for Youth? [AUDIO]
Are Sports Too Dangerous for Youth? [AUDIO]
Are sports too dangerous for youth to participate in? That is the question posed by Patty Candella from "Sartell Says". Patty appeared on WJON along with Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics from 8:10-10 during 2-Cent Tuesday.