Dr. Otegbeye’s Blog

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Dr. Ayodeji Otegbeye, better known as “Dr. O” is the President and Founder of Central Florida Pediatrics Intensive Care Specialists and Night Lite Pediatrics Urgent Care in the greater Orlando, Melbourne, Jacksonville and Port St Lucie, Florida, USA which developed a novel approach to care of children and adolescents. He is the Medical Director of Children’s Medical Services in the Central Florida Region (Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Brevard Counties) where he oversees the care of children with special health care needs and the Medical Director of Leesburg Regional Hospital Pediatric Hospitalist Program.

Telemedicine: What Is It, How Does It Work, and Should I Use It?

Telemedicine: What Is It, How Does It Work, and Should I Use It? Pre-Covid -19 when our children get sick or hurt the first thing we did was call our pediatrician to see if they can fit us on their schedule. If they couldn’t we would go to the Emergency Department, go…read more

What You Need to Know About the Corona Virus (COVID-19)

We Are Open Pediatric Telemedicine available from 9 AM – 9 PM What You Need to Know About the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Updated April 5, 2020 Hysteria is building throughout Florida about the Corona Virus (COVID-19) right now. We know there are a lot…read more

Group a Strep Pharyngitis (Strep Throat) Myths & Facts Parents Should Know

Group a Strep Pharyngitis (Strep Throat) Myths & Facts Parents Should Know Strep throat is one of the most common infections during this time of the year likely due to kids heading back to school. We wanted to use this post as an opportunity to share with our readers…read more

6 Tips Every Parent Should Know About Sun And Heat Related Illnesses

6 Tips Every Parent Should Know About Sun And Heat Related Illnesses It’s that time of year where your kids are trading in their flip flops, and summer adventures for slacks and after school activities. While the long hours in the sun during the summer season may have…read more

RSV vs Flu: 7 Things Every Parent Should Know

RSV vs Flu: 7 Things Every Parent Should Know The flu season may be slowing down in some areas, but here at Night Lite Pediatrics we’ve seen an increase in flu cases in the last few weeks. While RSV can have very similar symptoms as the flu, there are some significant…read more

6 Things Every Parent Should Know About Vitamin Supplements & Minerals

6 Things Every Parent Should Know About Vitamin Supplements & Minerals I am sure as a parent you’ve all come across an article or two that addressed why vitamins supplements are not a must for kids or why you can probably skip it in your daily regimen. While many of…read more

7 Things You Should Know About Ankle Sprains in Children

Ankle injuries are among the most common injuries presenting to primary care offices, urgent care centers, and ERs. These events tend to occur when your physician’s office is closed and can be quite common for kids that are athletic and active. During the summer…read more

7 Concussion Myths Every Parent Should Know

It’s Friday evening, and you’re on your way to pick up your 15-year-old daughter from soccer practice. She immediately begins updating you on her day. Ten minutes into the conversation, she mentions her ears are ringing; however, it only lasts a couple of seconds, so…read more

The Truth About Ear Infections: 6 Common Myths Every Parent Should Know

Ear infections are one of the most common infections that we treat here at Night Lite Pediatrics. But because ear infections are more common in children than adults, we often come across parents that are misinformed about the symptoms, treatments, and severity of an…read more

Urgent Care vs Emergency Room in Orlando, FL

6 Things You Should Know About Urgent Care vs ER in the Greater Orlando Area. By Ayodeji Otegbeye, MD It’s Friday evening, and you’re heading home from a long day of work. You stop to get some groceries, then quickly swing over to pick up your youngest child from…read more

It’s that time of the year again when the flu season is back in full swing.

7 Things You Should Know About the Flu and the Flu Vaccine It’s that time of the year again when the flu season is back in full swing. A recent CDC Health advisory report indicated influenza activity has increased significantly over recent weeks in the United States….read more

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