Clinic News & Happenings
Help! My Child Has Lice!
The word “lice” carries with it such a negative connotation; however, getting lice does not mean that the person is practicing poor hygiene. No child should feel embarrassed or ashamed for having lice. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued updated...
Get Ready for Summer!
It's getting to be that time of year! Time to think about Sun Safety! The trees are beginning to bloom and with it brings the wonderful signs of spring. This also means that Spring Break is just around the corner for your children. As your children begin to spend more...
Fear of Needles?
Does your child have a fear of needles? Here is a great article on "Overcoming a Fear of Needles" Between vaccinations and flu shots it is impossible for children to avoid interaction with needles. In order to prevent needles from becoming a fear or phobia, there are...
The Dreaded Common Cold
It’s that time of year again: Cold and Flu Season. Just in time for the holidays, here are some quick reminders concerning the dreaded common cold: A cold is caused by one of many different viruses that circulate year-round but definitely more in cold weather...
Car Seat Safety
It is not only imperative that our children be properly restrained while riding in a vehicle, it is vitally important that the car seats and booster seats be correctly installed. According to the website safekids.org seventy-three percent of car seats are not used or...
Vaccinate Against Pertussis
You may have seen commercials or advertisements lately talking about the need to be vaccinated from “whooping cough”. It is important to realize that this is not your grandmother’s disease. Whooping cough or pertussis, is a very present and real danger. Although...
Say BOO to the Flu!
Flu season is upon us and it is important to insure that yourself and your children are prepared! The Children’s Clinic is now taking appointments for flu vaccines. We will begin on September 23rd. Appointments are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 11:30-1:20...