Patient Education

We understand that the patient experience is important

for patients of all ages.

HEALTH TOPICS

Health Topics and Resources:

From asthma to immunization, find out more about what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends for your child’s health. You’ll gain access to a wide variety of information on developmental stages, safety, and advocacy for babies, children, teens,
and adolescents from the AAP.

Featured AAP Health Topics include:

Healthy Development
Behavioral and Mental Health
Diseases and Conditions
Family Health
Community Health
Immunizations
Disaster Preparedness
Media
Obesity
Stress

For more information, visit the AAP's HealthyChildren.org

BREASTFEEDING

We understand many women may be apprehensive or unsure at first about breastfeeding versus bottle-feeding their baby. It’s normal to have many questions related to breastfeeding. Our office is here
to support you.

La Leche League was founded to give information and encouragement, mainly through personal help, to all mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. The mission of La Leche League is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

Visit La Leche League for more information about breastfeeding.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
AND PREVENTION

Www.cdc.gov is your online source for credible health information and is the official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The CDC is committed to achieving true improvements in people's health. It applies research and findings to improve people's daily lives and responds to health emergencies, something that distinguishes the CDC from its peer agencies. Working with states and other partners, the CDC provides a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks, implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain national health statistics. The CDC also guards against international disease transmission, with personnel stationed in more than 25 foreign countries.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Immunizations have been one of the single greatest advances in preventative medicine and an essential part of well-child care.
Our practice follows the immunization guidelines recommended by the
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

For information about these vaccines, the diseases they protect against, immunization schedules, vaccine safety, and other important information please visit the

AAP™ immunization page.

CAR SEAT RECOMMENDATIONS

As a parent, it is your job to protect your child when riding in a vehicle. Using car seats properly helps keep children safe. But with so many different types of car seats on the market, understanding how to use them correctly can be overwhelming for parents.

Visit the AAP™ Car Seat Safety Information page for guidance on choosing the most appropriate car safety seat for
your child.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN

Traveling with children requires special planning and preparation, especially when travelling abroad. There are many things parents should consider when traveling with children of any age.

Visit the CDC™ Traveling with Children page for helpful resources on travel including:

Safe food and water precautions, diarrhea management and insect protection when traveling abroad
Modifying the immunization schedule
Traveling while pregnant
Travel and breastfeeding
International adoptions

OVER-THE-COUNTER
MEDICATION DOSAGES

The following dosing tables can help you give your child the correct dosage in the event of a fever.

Keep these things in mind:

Never give a baby younger than 3 months these drugs without talking to your doctor first.
Your child’s age is a guide, but his/her weight is always the factor in how much medicine to give. Measure dosage by your child's weight if possible.
Read the label first. There are different forms and concentrations. Be sure not to confuse tablespoons and teaspoons.
Medicines with more than 1 ingredient (also called combination products): It is best not to give medicines with more than one ingredient to children less than 6 years of age. Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age.
Always use the measuring device that came with the medicine, whether it’s a syringe, dropper, or a dosing cup.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that OTC cough and cold medicines not be given to infants and small children because they have not been proven effective and can be harmful. Call our office to discuss other ways to manage your child’s symptoms, such as saline nasal sprays or drops, and bulb suctioning of the nose for babies.

PRODUCT RECALLS

Child products, such as cribs and toys are often recalled due to a defect or hazard. It’s important to pay close attention to recalled consumer goods to protect your child from dangerous items.

Visit this site frequently to ensure that the products your child is using have not been recalled by their manufacturer or the federal government: Consumer Product Safety

BOOKS WE RECOMMEND

Becoming a wonderful parent is a process. Our office believes in continuing education for children and their families, and we take the time to give you the tools you need to create a healthy and happy environment for you and your child. The following is a list of recommended references.