Medical Associates Pediatrics News
The Importance of Child Immunizations
Vaccinations help protect your child from many viruses and serious diseases. Without them, your child is more susceptible to getting sick when around others. Immunizations for children against infectious diseases are especially important before the start of the school year because classrooms increase the risk of catching or transmitting the flu and other sicknesses. Vaccines …
How COVID-19 is Affecting Pediatric Care
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has changed the way we do just about everything, from going grocery shopping to chatting with our neighbors. It’s also changed the policies and procedures used by healthcare professionals, including the doctors and nurses who provide pediatric services. COVID-19 typically affects adults and older adults, but children can develop the disease as well. Although kids …
CDC, AAP Say No FluMist Nasal Spray for 2018-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports a recommendation by the CDC not to use the live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine (Flu Mist) this season, due to its poor performance against flu viruses in recent seasons. The AAP suggests we use ONLY THE INJECTABLE versions of the 2018-2019 flu vaccine. Therefore, we will not be stocking any …
Norovirus & Benefits of Hand Washing
Norovirus is responsible for roughly 1 in 5 cases worldwide of acute gastroenteritis. The symptoms are pretty horrible: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. And it’s very, very, very contagious. It takes only one particle to infect a human, compared to roughly 50 to 100 particles of flu virus. Read more here about how handwashing can stop an outbreak. www.npr.org…
Screening for Teenage Depression
PMA screens every teen at every well visit for depression symptoms. This article provides good advice for parents and describes why we are a step ahead of most groups in proactively screening. www.wsj.com…
CDC, AAP Say No FluMist Nasal Spray for 2017-18
For the second consecutive year, the AAP supports a recommendation by the CDC not to use the live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine (Flu Mist), which performed poorly against flu viruses in recent seasons. The American Academy of Pediatrics agrees that we should use ONLY THE INJECTABLE versions of the 2017-18 flu vaccines. We will not …
Teen Suicide Prevention
We have heard from some families in recent weeks a mix of rave reviews and significant concerns about the Netflix Series, “13 Reasons Why”. The show is frequently being watched by teens and “tweens” who cognitively and emotionally may not be ready or able to understand the serious topics (e.g. suicide, rape, etc) being discussed. …
Dr. Uluski on WTNH: Be Careful With DIY Slime
Have your kids started with the new “making slime” craze? Dr. Uluski appeared on WTNH with a warning to make sure they aren’t using unsafe ingredients. Check him out here: http://wtnh.com/2017/01/03/doctors-warn-diy-slime-toy-can-be-toxic/
Cold Weather, Coats & Car Seat Safety
Cold weather is here in full force and there is no better time to do a quick reminder about coats and car seats. While it is important to keep our little ones warm, we also want to make sure they are safe. Important things to keep in mind: No heavy coats or snowsuits. Not only …
Dr. Uluski on Asthma, on WNPR
WNPR presented a segment this morning on childhood asthma and the reduction of emergency room visits due to asthma in many of our communities. Dr. Rich Uluski was asked to join them to give the pediatrician’s perspective. You can listen to the full interview here.