Flu Vaccine Update:  Our latest information has stated that the seasonal flu vaccine for 2010-2011 will include coverage for swine flu. Thus, a separate vaccine for swine flu should not be needed. Vaccine shipments are expected in late summer/early fall. We will keep everyone informed as soon as we receive more information from the manufacturers.

Gardasil Update:  The CDC, AAP and ACIP  have uniformly endorsed the recommendation to vaccinate all BOYS 11-26 years of age against HPV. The Gardasil (HPV) vaccine is the same vaccine we have been giving to girls for the past five years. The schedule of administration is exactly the same as for our female patients.   The vaccine will be offered at all checkups for patients 11 years and older.  Please call the office if you wish to make an appointment to get the vaccine for your child. The vaccine will also be offered at all checkups for patients 11 years and older. For more information about the vaccine click here.

Car Seat Safety:

Some of the most commonly asked questions in our office apply to car seat safety. There is now a fantastic link with all the basics you need to know for kids of all ages (birth to young teens).  Click here.

Asthma:

Are you using your Asthma medications properly? Do you have any questions about Asthma?

We found a fabulous guide to Asthma which includes videos on how to properly use your asthma equipment  -  The videos are very brief and extremely user friendly. Click here for more info.