Elmwood Pediatrics
Head lice is every parent’s nightmare, and it causes most people to squirm.
School is back in session, which means the chance of your child getting head lice is even higher. But it’s important to remember that it’s not a serious disease or disorder, … Continue reading
Vaccines do not cause autism. Vaccines are safe and save lives. Vaccines should be given according to the recommended schedule approved by the CDC and AAP in order to best protect children and all of society. Please see the American Academy of Pediatrics’ … Continue reading
Parents get caught up with their child’s back-to-school checklist, and sometimes they forget they should go through their own checklist. Parents make sure of the following during the beginning of the school year: … Continue reading
You’re about to have a day with your kids at Lake Ontario Beach Park, so you go to get sunscreen. Walking down the sunscreen aisle in Wegmans can be a little overwhelming because of all the choices. How do you know which one is right for you and your child? … Continue reading
Summer is a time for children to enjoy the weather and play sports. Even though sports and other activities are important for children to be involved in, it’s also important to make sure your children are safe while playing. … Continue reading
Elmwood Pediatrics will begin offering fluoride varnish application to all infants and toddlers ages 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 2.5 years and 3 years old at the time of their well child check. Most insurance companies pay for this service. … Continue reading
With your busy schedule and active lifestyle, it can be difficult to pack healthy snacks for your children. While pre-packaged snacks are an easy choice, they are often loaded with processed ingredients that can be harmful for kids. Here are a few options for easy, … Continue reading
Child Psychologist Dr. Donna Kreher will be giving a three week parenting pre-schoolers work shop for interested parents. The seminars will be held on Tuesdays 4/21, 4/28 and 5/5 fronm 7-8pm. Please see the attached brochure for how to register, or call 244-9720. … Continue reading
Measles is a hot topic right now. Every news station is covering the current outbreak that’s affecting hundreds of people throughout the country. It’s important to be well-informed in order to properly protect you and your children. … Continue reading
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges all parents to get their children vaccinated against the Measles on the routine vaccination schedule – or sooner if indicated for travel reasons. There has been a multi-state outbreak of the Measles due to a higher rate of vaccine refusals in California. … Continue reading
