Elmwood Pediatrics
FLU SHOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE… CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT DURING OUR UPCOMING FLU CLINIC.
The Elmwood Pediatric Group is once again recommending that all children aged 6 months and older receive their influenza vaccine.
Please call to schedule an appointment during our upcoming Saturday Flu Clinic:
SATURDAY, … Continue reading
Join URMC Pediatric Behavioral Health’s webinar on helping kids adjust to Zoom and the new normal due to COVID-19. The webinar will take place August 20, 2020 at 5:30pm EST. … Continue reading
Is your child having a difficult time establishing a routine sleeping schedule? Different times of the year may be particularly busy in your household. Typically, many families struggle most during the transition from a carefree summer into a brand new school year. … Continue reading
Choking is the leading cause of injuries among young children and infants. One child in the US dies from choking every five days, and 75% of deaths occur in children under three. Let’s look at common choking hazards in infants and toddlers and what parents can do to prevent it from happening. … Continue reading
Most children develop at their own rate, but certain red flags can appear when children don’t reach speech and language developmental milestones. … Continue reading
“As a parent, it’s safe to assume children of almost any age are hearing about what is happening in our nation today. They may overhear adult conversations, see a video on YouTube, or watch news coverage of violent protests. They may feel afraid for their own safety or their family’s safety. … Continue reading
Our infants convey lots of messages to us even though they can’t speak. They smile and giggle when happy, they can be fidgety when uncomfortable and hungry, and yes, they cry, and cry. Some babies cry a lot! You are not the first mom to ask what to do when your baby won’t stop crying, … Continue reading
It can be difficult to ascertain if your very young child has asthma, so it’s important to watch for symptoms, note when they occur, and report those to Elmwood Pediatrics. An asthma attack in a young child can be quite frightening, … Continue reading
Children pick up every bug out there from time spent at school, daycare, and just hanging out with their friends. Parents need to be extra diligent during the winter when all manner of colds and the flu are running rampant. This season in particular has already noted a high volume of flu and RSV cases. … Continue reading
TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS & RETURNING COLLEGE STUDENTS:
As you make plans for next year, please be aware that most colleges require a physical examination. We recommend that you call now to schedule your physical between March and May. … Continue reading
