Pediatric and Medical Associates Blogs
Connecticut Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Germain, on Lice
You may have heard that according to a recently published study, we are seeing more head lice that are resistant to over the counter medications like Nix. In this study (attached below), 104 of 109 lice populations tested had high resistance to OTC meds. Unfortunately, Connecticut is noted as one of the states with higher than normal …
Pediatric Care Advice for Your Newborn from Dr. Angoff
A note from Dr. Angoff: I recently read a study published in “Pediatrics” and reported on by USA Today which indicates new parents do not feel they are getting enough advice from their pediatrician. At Pediatric & Medical Associates you can be sure that that is not the case. We are with you from day …
Pediatric Medicine Information
Research has found that most parents tend to use spoons to administer medication to their children, which can be an inaccurate way of measuring a dose. Mixing up measurements leads to thousands of phone calls to poison control centers each year due to inadvertent overdosing. Consequently, the American Association of Pediatrics pediatric oral liquid …
Connecticut Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Uluski, on Enterovirus
Pediatric and Medical Associates was asked by WFSB TV Channel 3 to comment on the status of Enterovirus in Connecticut. Video of the interview with Dr Richard Uluski is within the link below. www.wfsb.com…
PMA Welcomes Dr Richard Uluski
We are delighted to announce that Richard Uluski, MD has joined Pediatric and Medical Associates, PC as of July 1. Dr Uluski is a lifelong resident of Cheshire who also graduated from Cheshire High School. His educational background includes a BS in Biochemistry from Union College in Schenectady, NY, medical school at Thomas Jefferson Medical …
Retail Based Walk-In Clinics
Pharmacy clinics or retail based clinics (RBC’s) are popping up all over the area. Cheshire, North Haven, and Hamden have all become host to these clinics, which can be enticing at first glance. They are inexpensive, convenient, and can fill a prescription on the spot. So what’s the downside to this one stop shopping? An …
Healthy Eating Habits for Proper Pediatric Health
PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING HABITS WITH YOUR TODDLER Hunger strikes, food battles and limited variety are common parental complaints in this age group. These can be due to a combination of factors, including transitioning away from breast milk/formula, the introduction of foods with a variety of flavors and textures and/or normal developmental behaviors such as testing …
Is Your Child Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Is Your Child Getting Enough Vitamin D? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a daily intake of 400IU of vitamin D for all infants, children, and adolescents. This should begin in the first few days of life. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin made by your skin after exposure to sunlight. You can also get …
Swim Safety Tips
As summer approaches, like many families, you may be planning a trip to your favorite beach or pool. But before you put on your bathing suit and sunscreen, reviewing water safety for your children is a must. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), water safety is a multi-faceted system of prevention with the …
Pediatric Health Care Guidelines for Asthma
Pediatric and Medical Associates follows the national asthma guidelines for standard of care. There are varying degrees of asthma severity and therefore a range of guidelines for follow up visits. Every asthmatic should be seen at least once yearly for an asthma focused appointment to review medications, dosing and for an assessment of asthma control. …