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I am board certified in General Pediatrics and Canadian Board Certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. I graduated from Mcgill Medical School, where I also completed my residency. I completed my fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Hebrew
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24 Agrees
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maya Haaszanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Getting strong: A healthy diet and regular exercise will definitely get you on the road to being stronger in 4 months. Be aware, though, that you will need to eat mor... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Blood: You should not have blood in your bra - whether this is from the nipple or from an abscess, you should have a doctor take a look.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Leukemia: Childhood leukemia can present in children with a variety of symptoms: fatigue, pallor, decreased appetite, weight loss, easy bruising or bleeding, or... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What to do if i have mono, i just took alavert 3 hrs ago. can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) now?
Dr. Maya Haaszanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Mono: There is no medicine that will cure mono. Make sure you are resting and drinking a lot of fluids. Also, avoid any physical activity as your spleen may... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Irregular periods: The first year of periods is often irregular. If you are well beyond that, a number of things can make your periods irregular including excessive weig... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Pregnancy test: Pregnancy tests are usually positive about 1-2 weeks after ovulation, or up to the week before your missed period. This happens at different times for... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Urgency: First of all, try not holding it in for so long, as this can cause bladder dysfunction. Try going to the bathroom more often and see if this helps. If... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Hep B vaccine: You can still get the next dose, no problem. You do not have to start the series again.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Sexual abuse: At this point, there will be no physical signs. I suggest you speak to a therapist about why you are suspecting abuse and explore the memories you hav... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Repeat fractures: Unfortunately, a bone that has been fractured once is weakened, and is prone to fracture again. This is particularly true the more recent your initial... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Miscarriage: First, I am so sorry about the loss of your child. You should contact a high-risk specialist if this is your second loss. He/ she may be able to under... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Diabetes: While children with diabetes are at risk for complications, they can do very well, provided they are followed regularly by their physician and have th... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Hormone imbalance: Treatment would depend on which hormones are "imbalanced" or at inappropriate levels, and why. Speak to a specialist who can ensure you get the proper... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Pregnancy: You can get pregnant, but your pregnancy and thyroid levels will need to be monitored closely by your OB and endocrinologist. Make sure your hormone l... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Ringworm: Creams for ringworm are first line treatment, but if this does not work, you may need to see your doctor who can prescribe medications by mouth. Cons... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Walking: The average is 12 months, but there is a range of ages where children start to walk. Have your child evaluated by a doctor to see if this is isolaed, ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Hair reduction: There are a number of treatments that can reduce unwanted hair. You may want to look into laser hair removal, electrolysis, or waxing as initial choic... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Home pregnancy test: Home pregnancy tests are quite reliable at the time of your missed period. If the test is still negative two weeks later and you still haven't gotten ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Thumbsucking: It could cause some issues for the teeth, but otherwise it is not unsafe. I would look into why this is happening, particularly if it is new. Make sur... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Stuttering: This is typically a chronic issue that has no cure, but there are strategies to help improve your symptoms. Your best bet is to seek help from a speec... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Drink lots of fluids, take breaks, listen to your body when it tells you to stop physical activity.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Shaving: This is usually done for purely cosmetic reasons and is not medically necessary in any way.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Morning after pill: The morning after pill can most commonly cause spotting, abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting. It is still possible to get pregnant after taking th... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
Training: Typically, doctors go through a pediatric residency training program followed by an Adolescent Medicine fellowship. This does not make them a pediatri... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
Absolutely!: The gastroschisis will be corrected surgically and fertility should not be affected.
Congratulations!
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
Puberty: It is frustrating to be reaching puberty later than your peers. The first thing you need to figure out if this is normal for you, or if this is a prob... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
Ignore: Avoid physical activity—your spleen may be very vulnerable to injury.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Breast tissue: There is no natural and healthy way to grow your breasts, although they may grow as you gain weight. Breast size is genetically determined.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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STD: If you actually have an STD, the treatment for a yeast infection shouldn't make the symptoms go away. STDs, however, are not always associated with sy... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Bulging belly: Hard to say without being examined, but you should see your doctor who will examine you and send you for testing if there is a true bulging on one sid... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Maya Haaszanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Sleep trouble: Hard as it is, you need to try waking up earlier in the day. It will be incredibly difficult to sleep early if you are waking up at noon.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
Weight loss: This is a very significant weight loss. If it was not intentional, you should see your doctor immediately to ensure there is no underlying cause - thi... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
Nursing: Most hospitals have nurses that will help you with breastfeeding, many have nursing clinics for once you are discharged from hospital.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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HIV: The only way to know if you have acquired HIV is by taking a test. There are many centers where you can do this anonymously.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maya Haaszanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Sexual abuse: I suggest you speak to a therapist to explore the memories you have of childhood and how to cope with being a prior victim of abuse. There is no quic... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Mental retardation: Unfortunately, there is no treatment for mental retardation, but there are many ways to improve functioning. Depending on the cause and severity of MR... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Head circumference: There is a wide range of normal for head circumference, depending on age. Your doctor should be plotting this on a chart at well child visits. Look at... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maya Haaszanswered
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Allergies: When a child develops antibodies to food, they can have an allergic reaction to that food. The reaction is most commonly a rash, but could be more ser... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Canavan: Genetic testing can identify the gene in parents prenatally to determine whether your child is at risk. If you and your partner are both carriers, the... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Maya Haaszanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Ignore: Antibiotics will treat the infection but not the pain - take analgesics as needed.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Delay: There are a number of conditions that could cause developmental delay. They can be genetic, chromosomal abnormalities, due to trauma, or unexplained. ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
Vaccines: It can hurt more, but it should go away in a couple of days. If the pain is really bothering you, you can try an over the counter analgesic like aceta... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Thrush: Thrush in the mouth presents as a white film on the tongue, and may be associated with sore throat or difficulty swallowing. See your doctor if you ar... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
NT defect: This depends on the cause of the defect, but overall, your risk for a second child with a neural defect increases after you have a child with a defect... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Pregnant?: Not sure what you are due to start, but if it is any type of medicine or hormonal treatment, take a pregnancy test and make sure you are not pregnant ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 16 years experience
Constipation: To start, try increase his water intake and the fiber in his diet. This means eating more fruit and whole grain instead of white breads/ pastas. If th... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Maya Haaszanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Tourette's: Tourette's is a syndrome that may include facial tics, but also includes other motor and vocal tics. Facial tics, alone, do not constitute tourette's.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Looking old: It depends what is bothering you. Your body will, naturally, go through changes and we can't prevent this altogether. Sunscreen is particularly helpfu... Read More
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Dr. Haasz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Haasz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
McGill University Faculty of Medicine, QC
Graduated 2006MD
Residency
McGill University
Completed 2009
Awards
Top Pediatrician, Second Place, New York - Summer
2014
HealthTap Doctor Mom
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
american academy of pediatrics
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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