Bulloch Pediatrics would like our families to be aware of LifeVac, a life-saving choking device. From their website – The vision of LifeVac came from a story that Arthur Lih, founder and CEO of LifeVac, heard of a woman in a hospital weeping following the death of her young son. The reason for his death…
Category: Safety & Prevention
Office Visits Update
Children who have a known exposure to COVID but are asymptomatic DO NOT need to be seen in our office. Per the Bulloch County BOE guidelines, it is your choice as a parent whether or not to quarantine your child. If you decide to quarantine them and they remain symptom-free, you can return them to…
During Cold and Flu Season, Remember These Simple Ways to Keep Kids Healthy
One thing many parents may remember about early childhood for their kids is this: They never had so many colds! It is true, children pick up a lot of germs, and this time of year, that opens up the possibility of not just simple colds, but also more dangerous flu. Learning a few simple tricks…
Fall 2018 Flu Clinics
Fall 2018 Flu Clinics will be held from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm on the following dates: Saturday, October 6th Saturday, November 3rd If your insurance covers the influenza vaccine we will file the claim with your insurance carrier. For those without insurance coverage or those whose insurance doesn’t provide influenza vaccine benefits, there will be…
Traveling Safely With Children: Tips for Parents
Summertime is travel time for many of us. If you’ll be traveling with children this summer, you may be a little nervous, which probably isn’t the way you want to feel when taking a vacation. Parents can help themselves feel less stressed about traveling safely with children, however, by learning about the three P’s: Plan,…
Sun Safety for the Kids
Our sun is the source of life on Earth. Human exposure to sunlight assists in the manufacturing of natural Vitamin D, which promotes the absorption of calcium and helps make our bones strong. But the amount of sunlight necessary to produce Vitamin D is actually minimal, so it’s important to understand the risks of sun…
Why are Sports Physicals Important?
Spring is right around the corner. Many kids (and their parents!) get excited about this time of year since spring also means it’s sports season. The State of Georgia requires that all students have a standard sports physical before participating in high school athletics. So don’t wait until the last minute for your children’s sports…