14 Ways to Show Love to Your Child

This article from the AAP suggests 14 ways you can show love to your child this Valentine's Day and everyday.

Out With the Old, In With the New - Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Habits this New Year!

This year why not help your children develop good habits as well. The  American Academy of Pediatrics has developed a list of healthy resolutions to help kids develop good habits in this new year.

ACIP Recommends Routine Immunization of the HPV Vaccine for Males

The Center for Disease Control's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made their recommendation this week for 11-12 year old males to routinely receive the HPV vaccine. Upon approval from the CDC and HHS, vaccine schedules for 2012 will be revised to include this recommendation. 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.

AAP Expands its Recommendations for Prevention of SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Deaths

The last statement regarding SIDS and other sleep-related deaths was published by the AAP in 2005. The latest recommendations have been expanded to include routine immunization, as well as policies for healthcare professionals and manufacturers of bedding for infants.

Flu Vaccines Are Now Available - Schedule Yours Today!

We are now offering both the live, intranasal (the nasal spray) and the inactivated (the flu shot) influenza vaccines. As we have done for the past several years, we are offering vaccines for parents and caregivers of our patients (the vaccines will be offered at a cash price and will not be billed to insurance; however a receipt will be provided for reimbursement from your insurance company).

Schedule your flu shot today!

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