Common Childhood Infections

Most infections are caused by germs called viruses and bacteria. While you may be able to keep germs from spreading, you can't always keep your child from getting sick. It is important for parents to know how to keep their children healthy and what to do when they get sick. Read on to learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about common childhood infections—signs and symptoms, treatments, and when to call your child's doctor.

Plantation Office

220 S.W. 84th Avenue
Suite 206
Plantation, FL 33324
Tel: (954) 423-2300
Fax: (954) 424-4200

Plantation Office Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

plantation office

Our Plantation office is located off of Broward Boulevard between University Drive and Pine Island Road on S.W. 84th Avenue, less than 1/4 mile south of Broward Boulevard in the Westside Medical Park.

Weston Office

1040 Weston Road
Suite 310
Weston, FL 33326
Tel: (954) 384-8885
Fax: (954) 424-4200

Weston Office Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(Open most Saturdays)

weston office

Our Weston office is located on the east side of Weston Road between Indian Trace and Saddle Club Road in the Chase Bank Building.


  • "I've been bringing my 3 children here for 4 years (military family). They are simply the best. Kelly, Brenda, and the Drs are fantastic! I highly recommend them."
    D.C.
  • "Staff is always friendly and wonderful. All the Doctors, NP, Nurses are just a joy to see full of patience and kindness."
    B.G.
  • "Dr. Morrison has been our pediatrician for 25 years. He is wonderful. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and has an excellent bedside manner. Dr. Morrison truly KNOWS his patients and remembers specifics about their health history. He takes the time to build a rapport with patients and their parents. My children are grown and my youngest (nearly 21) does not want to stop seeing him!"
    L.H.
  • "Dr. Salland has been my children’s pediatrician for 23 years. She’s extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and has a wonderful bedside manner. When I came to South Florida 23 years ago, I asked several parents who I should use as my children’s pediatrician and her name came up on several conversations. I’m So glad we picked her as our pediatrician."
    S.O.
  • "Reviewing a MD office is never easy. We started going to West Broward Pediatrics after we decided our original pediatrician was not the right fit anymore. We have seen all of the MDs in the practice at both the Weston and Plantation office. I love that they have Saturday hours, as well as an evening hour one day a week. The staff is always friendly and I have never had a hard time making an appointment when my daughter is sick. We went from a single MD practice to a multi MD office and I was afraid I wouldn't get to know the MD. We use the same MD for my daughter's yearly and then can see any of the MDs for sick visits. We are definitely happy we made the change."
    I.F.
  • "This practice is amazing!! They are kind, caring, and think about my child and my needs. They are willing to talk through decisions and value my opinion. We will be with them a long time."
    Carrie