Talk to your child about drinking as early as 9 years old
Talk to your child about drinking as early as 9 years old

Article at a Glance The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you talk to your child about the dangers of drinking as early as 9 years old. Help your children understand the dangers of drinking and teach them “media literacy” techniques. Because teens and children are smaller than adults, it takes fewer drinks for them … Continue reading “Talk to your child about drinking as early as 9 years old”

Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking
Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking

Article at a glance: The percentage of babies who get an ear infection has dropped in the last 20 years. Doctors believe the decrease is due to the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, flu vaccines, an increase in breastfeeding, and a decrease in smoking. According to a recent study, fewer babies are getting ear … Continue reading “Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking”

Joseph Hershkop joins our Saratoga Springs Office
Joseph Hershkop joins our Saratoga Springs Office

We are excited to announce that Dr. Joseph Hershkop joined our office in Saratoga Springs this May 2016. Dr. Joseph Hershkop, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and father of two. He and his family recently relocated from Nevada, where Dr. Hershkop practiced for several years. Dr. Hershkop not only has extensive experience working in a … Continue reading “Joseph Hershkop joins our Saratoga Springs Office”

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