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Dr. Joseph B. Leader, M.D.
Pediatrician
Dr. Joseph Leader is a pediatrician practicing in Woburn, MA. Dr. Leader is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Leader diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Leader can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
63 years
Experience
Dr. Joseph B. Leader, M.D.
- Woburn, MA
- Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma
- Accepting new patients
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Is the flu vaccine effective?
The flu vaccine is effective but the effectiveness varies from year to year. Receiving the vaccine is certainly better than not having the vaccine. Allergic reactions are not READ MORE
The flu vaccine is effective but the effectiveness varies from year to year. Receiving the vaccine is certainly better than not having the vaccine. Allergic reactions are not common.
Is it okay to give antibiotics to 1 year old child?
The answer is that antibiotics are safe to give to a one year old as long as the antibiotic is appropriate for the illness being treated, is given in the proper dose, and for the READ MORE
The answer is that antibiotics are safe to give to a one year old as long as the antibiotic is appropriate for the illness being treated, is given in the proper dose, and for the correct amount of time. Antibiotics can be given to all age children in appropriate circumstances.
Do 3-year-old children still need diapers?
It is not normal for a 3 year old to wear diapers but not unusual either. Pressure only makes the situation more difficult. The best thing to do is to ignore the situation. READ MORE
It is not normal for a 3 year old to wear diapers but not unusual either. Pressure only makes the situation more difficult. The best thing to do is to ignore the situation. One of my moms had a very creative solution. She purchased several pairs of sweat pants and that is all the boy wore. After several days he became quite annoyed by feces rolling down his legs and trained rather quickly.
