Looking for Reliable Advice from Doctors You Can Trust?

The doctors of Interlachen Pediatrics are now featured on Healthy Advice from the Pros.com. Also, through a series of articles that will be published in the printed edition of The Orlando Sentinel (Section B, Health and Fitness, every other Tuesday), they will be providing trustworthy answers to frequently asked questions.

If Not Vaccination, Then What?

The discussion of whether to vaccinate or not, and on what schedule has been a growing debate through the last decade. Many well intentioned parents are trying to make the right decision for their families. This commentary from a pediatrician offers an interesting perpsective to what has been prevented through routine vaccination as well as what could happen if we choose not to vaccinate.

April is Autism Awareness Month

The CDC recently published a study with increased figures for the number of children being diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is due in part to earlier and better tools for diagnosing ASD's. Our office promotes early screening and diagnosis by encouraging routine well child care and use of tools such as the Ages and Stages and MCHAT questionnaires, generally used at the 18 month well child care visit. We encourage you to follow-up with your provider if you feel your child is displaying any signs or symptoms of developmental delay.

Routine Immunization of the HPV Vaccine for Males Now Recommended

Routine vaccination of the HPV vaccine for both females and males is now recommended by the CDC and AAP.  The HPV vaccine provides protection from certain HPV-related diseases and cancers in males, as well as possible prevention of the transmission of HPV to females.

Positive Parenting Tips for Kids of All Ages

We all want to help our children become independent and positive. The following tips from the CDC outline specific things we can help our children accomplish at each stage of their life.

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