Bright Futures and the American Academy of Pediatrics are now recommending a 2 1/2 year old well child visit. Many parents have asked about this recently, so we are beginning to offer them in the office. Since it is a fairly new recommendation, … Continue reading
Summer is a season filled with outdoor activities for children. Whether your child is headed to a summer camp, or is simply playing in your backyard, it is always good for them to know the hallmark characteristics of common poisonous plants such as poison ivy, … Continue reading
With all the trials and tribulations of a growing family, managing eczema in children is not a welcome addition. Children with eczema present a whole new litany of challenges beyond the normal ones. … Continue reading
Zika virus is a new health concern for unborn babies. See the link below for more information.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Zika-Virus.aspx … Continue reading
MyChart is a great tool that allows you to access your child’s lab results, shot records, doctor notes, daycare forms, and send requests for rx refills and secure emails. There is even an app for it!! Activate your child’s account, or have your teenage child activate their own account the next time you are in the office or call the front desk to help you activate it over the phone. … Continue reading
Here is a great packet of information on how marijuana affects teenagers — very important to know!
How_Marijuana_Harms_Youth_brochure … Continue reading
HPV vaccine – https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hpv.pdf
Tdap vaccine – http://www.immunize.org/vis/tdap.pdf
Menactra vaccine – http://www.immunize.org/vis/meningococcal.pdf … Continue reading