January 26, 2012 — by Christine Lotierzo MA/CCC/SLP and Nick Levy, MD – Sam is a 7 year old boy with an amazing vocabulary and very mature language skills. His conversations reflect a high intelligence and he does well in all academics. Sam does not have friends. [Read more...]
New Booster Seat Guidelines
Infant car seats are supposed to stay rear-facing until closer to 2 years of age now and starting this January, children younger than 8 years of age must be buckled into a car seat or booster seat according to a new state law in California. Some children may need to remain in the booster until age 10-12. [Read more...]
Study Opportunity
December 22, 2011 – A research group from the American Academy of Pediatrics is coming to our office in January to interview parents with children between the ages of 1 year to 5 years of age. Participants will meet in groups for approximately 90 minutes on an evening and will receive $50 for their time. The AAP wants to talk to parents about new ways to provide child health information to families. Please click here for the flyer with more information. If you are interested and to see if you qualify, please contact Linda Radecki by January 16, 2012 at 800-433-9016, x7625.
Early Food Choices May Predict Babies’ Salt Preferences
December 22, 2011 — Feeding young babies solid foods such as crackers, cereals and bread, which tend to be high in salt, may set them up for a lifelong preference for salt. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that efforts to reduce salt intake among Americans should begin early in life. Dr. Wood commented on this study and offered tips for parents for WebMD. Read the complete article here.
Flattened Head Syndrome in Babies
December 22, 2011 – Due to the “Back to Sleep” campaign to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in babies, more infants are developing positional deformities of the skull, known as plagiocephaly. Flattening of the back of skull (occiput) is the most commonly seen positional deformity, sometimes more pronounced on one side or the other. [Read more...]
Out of Flumist
December 8, 2011 — We are out of Flumist for the rest of this season as we are not getting anymore. This is the intranasal flu vaccine. We still have plenty of injectable flu vaccine for all ages!
Safe Baby Sleep Environments
November 8, 2011 – The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published in October an update on infant sleep environments. It was back in 1992 that the AAP originally published the recommendations that babies be placed on their backs to sleep to reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This is still true, but there are several new recommendations that reinforce a safe sleeping environment for infants. [Read more...]
ECP Now with Certified Asthma Educator
October 4, 2011 — To enhance our services to our patients, we are excited to announce that we have had our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Natalie McNally, PNP complete a Certified Asthma Education course. She will now be available to help manage our asthmatics with more detailed services. [Read more...]
Children’s Vision and Computer Use
By Ashley Burk, OD — Morris Eye Group
October 4, 2011 — Millions of children use the computer every day, either at home or at school. Computer use at a young age is thought to improve school readiness by teaching the child good motor skills and improving cognitive development. Unfortunately, too much computer use at a young age could cause eye problems that can carry on into adulthood. With computers becoming a part of children’s everyday life, it’s worth considering what effects computer use might have on your children’s eyes and their vision. [Read more...]
Flu Vaccine 2011-2012
Our flu vaccine has arrived for this season and so we want to review the guidelines here for you and information about extended hours for flu vaccine posted here.
HOURS EXTENDED 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER FOR WALK-IN SHOTS!
For walk-in shots for flu vaccine, patients can come to Suite B105 between the hours of 9 AM to 430 PM Monday through Friday. We are also offering extended late hours for flu vaccine administration on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month until 7 PM. through December. Check our Calendar for actual dates. For flu vaccine only, these may be done without an appointment for all age groups. Remember that for other walk-in shots, we have policies set here.