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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
COVID-19 continues to impact our community. We strongly recommend COVID-19 vaccine for all eligible children and adults (ages 6 months and up). Please contact our office to schedule your child’s COVID vaccine. We recommend the resources below to stay up to date on the latest information and guidance. Resources: General Information: CDC COVID-19 site…
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Penicillin & Amoxicillin Allergy Facts
Penicillins, including amoxicillin, are among the safest and most effective antibiotics for many infections, and therefore it is important to find out if you are really penicillin (amoxicillin) allergic. Penicillins, including amoxicillin, are widely used antibiotics that have important roles in treating bacterial infections. Many patients are incorrectly diagnosed with a penicillin (amoxicillin) allergy in…
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COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine FAQ
COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine Addressing your top concerns East Suburban Pediatrics strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccine for our patients and families. COVID-19 vaccines are available in all our offices. Call to schedule your child’s COVID-19 vaccine. Ages 5-11 years: As of October 29th, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by the FDA for emergency use. The…
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Bedwetting
Bedwetting (Enuresis) Bedwetting is a common problem in up to 15% of kids 5 and older. Bedwetting is also called enuresis. Boys are twice as likely as girls to have trouble with bedwetting and it tends to run in families. It is more likely that children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disability will…
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Fun in the Sun: Sunscreen & Sun Safety
School’s out and sunny days are ahead!! While playing and spending time outside is wonderful, it is important to be safe and protect your child’s skin. We get about 50% of our lifetime sun exposure during childhood and adolescence. UV radiation from the sun causes sunburns, eye damage, premature skin aging, and skin cancer. Skin cancer…
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COVID-19 Vaccine (Updated 1/23)
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Call the office at (724) 325-2133 to schedule your child’s COVID vaccine or booster. Check out the American Academy of Pediatrics latest COVID recommendations for the most current information.
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How to Tell the Difference between COVID-19 and Allergies
During the current pandemic, anyone with a sneeze, cough or slight throat discomfort may wonder if they have COVID-19. For allergy sufferers, it can be complicated to tell the difference between symptoms due to allergies and COVID-19. This blog discusses ways to tell if you are suffering from allergies or COVID-19. Allergies Allergy symptoms range…
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Safe Introduction of Peanut Foods in Babies
Please read this entire article before introducing peanut foods to your infant and feel free to contact us with any questions. Introduction The goal of this article is to review introduction of peanut foods into an infant’s diet to lower their risk of peanut allergy. Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National…
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How to handle COVID-19 Exposures
COVID-19 has turned our world upside down. Our number one method for preventing COVID-19 illness is to follow the guidelines set forth by the CDC, the state of Pennsylvania and Allegheny County. The guidelines are changing frequently. We have summarized the best methods for prevention as well as the current testing recommendations below. HOW TO…
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Preventing Flattening of Your Infant’s Head and Neck Tilt
Plagiocephaly and torticollis are two commonly occurring conditions in infants and young children. Plagiocephaly is characterized by flattening or deformity of an infant’s head shape. Torticollis is a form of a head tilt where the child’s head or neck is twisted or held in an abnormal way. Tummy time should be introduced as soon as an infant has…
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