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Dr. Jermine Harriet Romald

Pediatrician

Dr. Jermine Harriet Romald is a pediatrician practicing in Waynesboro, PA. Dr. Romald is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Romald 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. Romald can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. Jermine Harriet Romald
  • Waynesboro, PA
  • Accepting new patients

How does a child with appendicitis act?

Appendicitis usually begins with periumbilical/right lower quadrant pain, fever, vomiting, and sometimes may have diarrhea. In acute phase, they are usually sick looking confined READ MORE
Appendicitis usually begins with periumbilical/right lower quadrant pain, fever, vomiting, and sometimes may have diarrhea. In acute phase, they are usually sick looking confined to bed because of the pain.

How do I get my child's temperature down?

If your child is less than 2 months, she needs to see a doctor before you can give tylenol. For older than 6 months, you can give tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen) READ MORE
If your child is less than 2 months, she needs to see a doctor before you can give tylenol. For older than 6 months, you can give tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen) as needed. Make sure to give the correct dose. Keep the child in a cool environment, and can try a lukewarm bath.

What is the best children's medicine for cough and cold?

No medications are recommended for cough less than 6 yrs unless they have asthma or if cough is allergy induced. If it's a viral induced cough, it has to run its course. You can READ MORE
No medications are recommended for cough less than 6 yrs unless they have asthma or if cough is allergy induced. If it's a viral induced cough, it has to run its course. You can try honey.

What foods are best for a child with tonsillitis?

Cold foods- like popsicles, icecream. Can try lukewarm soup, pudding, yogurt.

How do I get my child's temperature down?

If your child is less than 2 months, she needs to see a doctor before you can give Tylenol. For older than 6 months, you can give Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen) READ MORE
If your child is less than 2 months, she needs to see a doctor before you can give Tylenol. For older than 6 months, you can give Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen) as needed. Make sure to give the correct dose. Keep the child in a cool environment, and can try a lukewarm bath.

Do babies drink less milk when teething?

Yes, as they may not be comfortable. One other reason could be they get more playful at this stage, too.

Does my child need an antibiotic for strep throat?

Yes, antibiotic will help him get better faster and also prevent long term complications like Rheumatic fever and Glomerulonephritis.

How do you know when babies are teething?

They drool a lot, can be fussy and want to bite/chew on things.