Did you know…. That car seats reduce injury from car crashes by 71-82% compared to seat belt use alone! Here is a break down by the CDC for appropriate car seat use: Know the Stages Make sure children are properly buckled in a car seat,…
Remember to schedule your child’s COVID-19 vaccine. We are still administering the vaccines in our clinic on Thursdays and Fridays!. Vaccines are available to ages 5 years old and up. Booster vaccines can be given to children ages 12 years and up after at least…
Kids ages 5yo and older approved for the COVID-19 vaccine! Call today and make an appointment during COVID-19 vaccine clinic, on Thursdays, at the office.
The time has finally come! We are now able to offer COVID-19 vaccines in the office for kids 12 years and older. For the next few weeks we will be giving the Pfizer vaccine, in our office, every Thursday, during normal business hours. The vaccine…
Get your teenagers vaccinated! The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID-19 vaccination in all children 12 years and older who do not have a contraindication to the vaccine. Contraindications include: a severe allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis after a previous dose of…
While there are still less daily cases than there were in January, numbers of positive COVID-19 are starting to rise again with the new Delta variant especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. Vaccination is still proving to be the most effective protection, so if…
Did you know?? that cows milk is the most common food allergy in children younger than 5. It may seem surprising that we don’t hear more about it, maybe it’s because most kids grow out of it. Not everyone does, however, and in the United Kingdom…
Diagnosing Food Allergy In Children Food allergy diagnoses are made based on more than just a simple lab test. Ordering testing for food allergy without supportive clinical history can lead to negative outcomes from ensuing misinterpretation and confusion. There are several factors that play a…
Fun in the Sun! Summer is a great time to be outside. Being outdoors is also a perfect place for physical activities. Remember to wear hats, sunglasses, use sunscreen, and limit exposure between 10am and 4pm. Tip: Babies younger than 6 months should not be…