Chestnut Pediatrics

Don't wait for an emergency. Review techniques to help a child who is choking before you need to. At the bottom of the article, there is a link to a nice 1-page review with pictures. Click on the link that says, "Protocol to Rescue Choking Children or Infants". You can always ask us to review the technique when you're in the office too.

FDA Urges Public to Trust Heimlich Maneuver Over OTP Anti-Choking Devices The FDA strongly advises against using new anti-choking devices and recommends sticking to the Heimlich maneuver for choking emergencies.

Just a reminder, Flu Vaccines & Covid Boosters are still available for the 2023-24 Season. Schedule a nurse visit each fall to keep your child protected for the whole season.

How does the flu kill a healthy child within hours? “I’ve taken care of kids who have ultimately died from flu. And almost universally, their parents tell me, ‘I had no idea that flu could do this to my child,’” Dr. Kristina Bryant said.

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Chestnut Pediatrics adopts concierge model due to wage increase, small fee to patients | KMPH Minimum wage is set to rise for all health care workers across the state to $25 an hour starting june 1st of this year.That's a few months out from now.Fox26 ne