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How to Protect Your Children During a Measles Outbreak The recent measles outbreaks have many parents concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your children are fully vaccinated. Learn more here.

The RSV vaccine isn’t just for babies!

RSV Vaccination for Pregnant People | CDC Public info on RSV Vaccination for Pregnant People

8 ADHD Myths & Misconceptions So much misinformation has circulated about ADHD and its causes, diagnosis, and treatment over recent decades that it is just as productive to describe what ADHD is not as what it is.

Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Children & Teens The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Sit down with your kids and, together, pick maybe one or two goals they want to set as their New Year's resolutions. If it's too overwhelming to think of them as resolutions, then just talk about them as goa....

AAP Sounds Alarm on Excessive Noise Risks to Children The American Academy of Pediatrics discusses the common sources and effects of noise, from infant sleep machines to fireworks, within the policy statement "Preventing Excessive Noise Exposure in Infants, Children, and Adolescents." Learn why eExcessive noise exposure is a serious public health hazar...

Car Seats: Information for Families Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Correctly using car safety seats helps keep children safe. The type of seat your child needs depends on several things, including your child's age, size, and developmental needs. Read on for more information from the Ame.....

Phenylephrine, a Common Decongestant, Is Ineffective, Say FDA Advisors. It’s Not Alone An FDA advisory committee found that an OTC decongestant, phenylephrine, works no better than a placebo at relieving congestion. Yale researchers discuss how

Here are some helpful medication tips.

Medication Safety Tips for Families ​​​Each year, about 50,000 children under age 5 go to emergency departments for poisoning after getting ahold of medicine. Follow these tips to make sure prescription medicine and over-the-counter medicine stays out of reach for your child.​

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Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Effective in Preventing Infections in Infants: Study A Pediatrics study, “Maternal Pertussis Vaccination, Infant Immunization, and Risk of Pertussis,” analyzed the effect of pertussis vaccine when given during pregnancy and found it prevented 65% of pertussis infections in infants through six months of age.

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American Academy of Pediatrics Offers 12 Tips to Help Children Develop Healthy Digital Habits Social media plays a huge role in the lives of many children and teens, serving as a virtual meeting place for friends, a source of entertainment or a learning tool. But for some, social media can become all-consuming, stress-inducing or even unsafe. Today, researchers have identified some evidence-...

Mental health concerns are on the rise with teens. Here are some signs to look out for to reach out to our office or specialists.

Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Child Needs Help For many teenagers, the transitions that accompany adolescence and other pressures can lead to one or more of a variety of mental health disorders. Here are signs parents and caregivers can watch for, and information to help know when they may need more support.

Flu vaccine season is here. Call the office to schedule your family their flu vaccine.

AAP Recommends Flu Vaccines This Fall for All Kids Age 6 Months & Up Read about AAP's 2023-'24 flu vaccine recommendations here.

Va**ng is becoming more common with teens. Here are some things you need to know.

E-Cigarettes & Va**ng: Facts for Parents ​​E-cigarettes or "vapes" are exploding in popularity, and are being used by both adolescents and adults. They are not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.​

RSV season is approaching. Here are some helpful tips to help guide you and your family.

RSV: When It's More Than Just a Cold ​​Almost all children get RSV at least once before they are 2 years old. For most healthy children, RSV is like a cold. But, some children get very sick with RSV. With RSV season starting earlier than usual again this year, here's what parents need to know.​

We officially have flu vaccines in office! Please call to schedule an appointment for your child or the whole family!