The Washington Post (4/6) “On Parenting” blog reports, “Teachers and parents are at odds when it comes to how much they think digital devices are affecting children’s mental and physical health,” research from Gallup reveals. Teachers are far more likely than parents to think that “students’ use of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and
In the wake of ongoing mass shootings, the Academy has mobilized to support the victims and survivors and ensure that — this time — lawmakers adopt meaningful policies and practices that will keep our children safe. Hopefully our politicians will listen to the future of America rather than political action committees and let words rather
A recent study published in the Annals of Family Medicine, found that Tamiflu is not associated with increased risk of suicide. Previous studies described possible neuropsychiatric side effects of Tamiflu but the results were inconclusive. Although Tamiflu has it’s side effects and “shortcomings”, increased suicide risk is not one of them.
The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends yearly depression screening in all adolescents 12 years and up. The initial screen is 2 questions that we have been asking our adolescents for approximately 6 months. If we note a concern, we add another screening tool of 9 questions.
Despite prior reports of poor coverage of this season’s flu shot, recent statistics show that it is 59% effective in children, which is a good number. In patients who have had the shot and still get the flu, the symptoms have been very mild. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET THE SHOT. February and
2018 is turning out to be the worst influenza season in 14 years. There have been 30 pediatric deaths so far and 26 (85%) were in unvaccinated children. February and March are traditionally the worst months for flu, so PLEASE get immunized if you haven’t already. Leave a Review Rating Rating 1 2 3 4
After 6 years of studying HPV 9 vaccine in over 14,000 women, 97% of HPV related disease was prevented by use of the 9 valent HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9)
Despite years of concern about the accuracy of axillary (armpit) temperatures, a recent study shows that the difference between axillary and rectal temperatures in a newborn nursery was only 0.02 degrees F. When taking 2 rectal temperatures on the same baby, the average difference was 0.45 degrees. Temporal artery temperatures tended to overestimate temperatures. More data
It’s that time of the year again. Influenza vaccine is available and recommended for anyone over the age of 6 months. Infants and young children are more at risk than the elderly for complications of the flu. Call now to schedule your appointment.
A review of available studies shows that with moderate certainty the introduction of egg between 4-6 months of age reduces the risk of egg allergy by 50%. The introduction of peanut products (puffs or peanut butter) between 4-11 months reduces the risk of peanut allergy by 70%. Early introduction or avoidance of gluten in the
