We wish all of our patients and families a safe and happy holiday season. We will be closed 12/24/13 from 12 pm-5 pm and all day 12/25/13 for Christmas. We will also be closed 12/31/13 from 12 pm-5 pm and all day 01/01/14 for New Years. Patients should still contact the office and access our…
Day: December 6, 2013
Poison Control
Let’s hope that you are never faced with a situation or circumstance that warrants having to call Poison Control, but if you are, you will need to have the phone number close by. Georgia Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222 (toll-free)
Immunizations & Autism
What do we know about Immunizations & Autism? This is probably one of the most common discussions we have with new parents. This fear that autism can be caused by vaccines began in 1993 when a researcher in the United Kingdom found some measles particles in the intestines of children with irritable bowel and regressive…
Nasal Congestion and the NoseFrida
There is nothing worse than nasal congestion, a snotty nose and the feeling of not being able to breathe; the same goes for your baby. When you read or hear about the NoseFrida, we know you are going to think “GROSS!” We get it. The concept does sound gross. However, after you use the NoseFrida…
Crying
Why won’t my baby stop crying? Let’s face it, all babies cry for various reasons, some just do it more than others. Listening to your newborn or infant baby cry can be very frustrating for parents, especially new parents. It is a completely normal instinct as a parent to want to help your baby and…
Fever
A “fever” is a core temperature of 100.4° F or higher in an infant from birth through age 3 months and a core temperature of 101° F or higher in any child over 3 months of age. Core temperatures can be taken rectally (in young children), orally (children 5 years and up who can hold…
Well-Child Schedule and Immunizations
Throughout the course of your child’s life he/she will have regularly scheduled well visits in addition to immunizations. It is very important that you bring your child to each of these visits. It is equally important that you keep your child on schedule to avoid being behind on any vaccine(s). Below you will find a…