Our vaccination of 6 mo to 5-year-olds is in full swing! COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for all children 6 months through 4 years of age. As pediatricians, we are overjoyed that all children now have access to this important vaccine. Pediatrics of Northeastern Pennsylvania will begin vaccine administration for any child in this age
On WVIA’s Call the Doctor segment, Dr Georgetti discusses children missing their well child visits due to the pandemic. Watch the view now..
Our Similac representative has provided us with the following information for parents dealing with the formula shortage. The following information applies to Similac only (as far as we are aware). Also, we are just passing along information. We know this is a stressful situation for many parents.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Evaluation in Scranton, PA Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has many symptoms and not all are that easy to spot at first. It is a complex disorder that is usually diagnosed before teen years and on average by age 7. When a parent asks the question, does my child have ADHD,
To allow us to more appropriately triage our patients and control the risk of unnecessary contact between well patients and potentially sick patients, all visits will be by appointment only until further notice. No walk-ins will be accepted at any time.
Flu season is different every year, and it’s important to make sure you’re ready. Even the healthiest people can get very sick from influenza because it affects everyone differently. So what can you do to prevent getting the flu? Look into getting the flu shot.
We have all been there.
As with all cultural and technological changes, there are positive and negative consequences of the digital age. There are always those who hold on to the past for dear life, and others who jump right in without a second thought.
With all the trials and tribulations of a growing family, managing eczema in children is not a welcome addition. Children with eczema present a whole new litany of challenges beyond the normal ones. If you are a newcomer to this challenge, here are some tips on how to manage eczema in children and help to
Speaking to your child about weight and bullying is difficult enough without the mixed messages they see everywhere. Parents are forced to compete with the countless media messages in our culture about weight and bullying. You can counteract this by always striving to model respect. Consider what you say to your children and what you
