Medical Articles & News
When children anticipate “going to the doctor,” many become worried and apprehensive about the visit. Whether they’re going to see their primary care doctor or a specialist — and whether for a routine exam, illness, or special problem — kids are likely to have fears, and some may even feel guilty […]
Call a few days in advance if you need a refill on a medication, a referral to a specialist, immunization records, a school/camp form filled out or some other non-urgent request. Don’t wait until the last minute when you need something done by the office […]
Choose a backpack that has two straps and be sure your child is wearing it with both straps over the shoulders. Avoid messenger bags. Keep the straps tight so as to keep the backpack higher on the back. The weight of your child’s backpack should not be greater that 15% of your child’s body weight. When picking up a heavy backpack your child’s knees should be bent. When loading the backpack, heavier books should be placed toward the back […]
This chart lists important vaccines and tests as well as recommended well-child visits. In addition to these vaccinations, we recommend all children aged 6 months.
