Keep the Holidays Happy-Toy Safety

With the holiday season upon us, here are a few reminders regarding toy safety.  Always make sure you child’s toy is age-appropriate.  Choking is one of the greatest hazards, especially for…

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  Safe Disposal of Medications

It is very important that drugs be disposed of when no longer needed, and that it be done in a proper manner. Old medicines lose their potency and can even…

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Tattoos and Piercings

The cultural phenomenon of tattooing and piercing is going strong.  For this reason, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently released recommendations on these practices. On a daily basis in…

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Secondary/Dry Drowning

Although fall is just around the corner, parents are still concerned about  “dry drowning” or “secondary drowning.”  I would like to reassure parents that dry drowning, in the fantastical way…

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It’s that time of year!

Everyone get your flu shots! The flu mist (the live attenuated flu vaccination) will again NOT be available this upcoming 2017-2018 flu season. Please call your pediatrician’s office for an…

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It’s Never Too Early!

It may seem a little early to start talking about the flu, but there are recent publications providing important preliminary recommendations for the upcoming flu season.  Notable is the recommendation…

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