What You Need To Know About The HPV Vaccine
October 16, 2020
Article at a Glance
- HPV can lead to certain types of cancer, including cervical cancer in women and penile cancer in men.
- The HPV vaccine is safe for children as young as 9 and can greatly reduce their risk of cancer.
- Most insurance plans will cover the vaccination with no patient cost.
Talking About School: Getting Your Child To Open Up
October 15, 2020
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- Asking your children open-ended questions encourages a more detailed response.
- Some children need a little time after they get home from school to open up.
- Be respectful of your children’s feelings and don’t try to solve their problems for them.
How Can I Host Fun Family Gatherings During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
October 15, 2020
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- Covid-19 trends and guidelines should be taken into account before any gathering.
- Take safety measures before, during, and after hosting any type of celebration.
- Lower the risk by wearing a mask and maintaining a six-foot distance from those outside your household.
6 Reasons to Get Your Child’s Flu Shot at their Doctor’s Office
September 4, 2020
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- 85% of physicians recommend getting flu shots from your regular doctor.
- Most in-store flu shot options are not authorized to vaccinate kids under 6.
- Our pediatric nurses are specially trained to work with kids.
Tips to Un-Distance Distance Learning
August 19, 2020
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- Networking with other distance learning parents can help everyone feel less overwhelmed.
- There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges of distance learning.
- Be patient with yourself and your child as you navigate distance learning through this pandemic.
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7 Ways To Prepare Your Kids To Return To School During A Pandemic
August 13, 2020
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- Preparing your kids to go back to school during a pandemic is uncharted territory.
- Handwashing, hand sanitizing, physical distancing, mask wearing, and limiting sharing supplies are all necessary for a safe return.
- If your child is sick or has been exposed to Covid-19, keep them home.
Office Visits And COVID-19 Precautions
July 6, 2020
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- We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and it is safe to bring your child to your doctor's office for well-visits and normal sick visits.
- Screening protocol are in place in all of our offices to help detect and direct potential COVID-19 cases.
- If we ever believe it is unsafe to visit one of our offices, we would alert you immediately.
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Tagged appointments, call us first, coronavirus, COVID-19, immunizations, physicals, school, sick baby, sick child, sick kids, sports, well child
Top 6 Most-Asked Newborn Questions
March 9, 2020
Article at a Glance
- Having a newborn brings joy and excitement along with questions.
- Bonding, feeding, bathing, and caring for your baby are all things you may be wondering how to do.
- Remember, we are just a phone call away. If you don't see your questions here, call us!
Can Active Video Games and ‘Exergames’ Replace Exercise?
February 27, 2020
Article at a Glance
- Active video games do not boost children’s overall activity levels.
- Study follows 78 children for 12 weeks to find out if active video games increase physical activity.
- Active video games do have some advantages, but studies suggest they are not an effective way for children to get their 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
Bonding With a Newborn Baby
February 24, 2020
Article at a Glance
- Bonding is important for your baby’s cognitive and social development.
- For some bonding is instantaneous, but for others it is a gradual experience.
- Caring for your baby, spending time together, baby wearing, kangarooing, and breastfeeding are all excellent ways to bond with your baby.
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