Newly Updated Family Media Plan Helps Balance Screen Time With Other Activities
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Read MoreHelmets: They are not just for bike riding!
Bike Riding & Beyond: 4 Times Your Kids Should Wear Helmets 1. Bike riding While bicycle riding is a fun way to exercise and get around, about 26,000 kids go to emergency departments with head injuries each year. Wearing a helmet can decrease the risk of head injuries by about 85% and facial injuries by…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Polio and the Recent Outbreak in New York
Stamford Pediatrics administers IPV, the injected form of Polio vaccine to all of our patients starting at 2 months of age. There is no cure for Polio, thus prevention is critical. Please see the attached articles for detailed information.
Read MoreAdvice for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Advice for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event Two Guides For Parents, Caregivers, And Teachers After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what they should say to children and what’s best not to share with them. Here are two helpful guides filled with tips and age-based…
Read MoreCOVID Testing
Antigen testing is the home version, PCR testing is what is done in hospitals and labs There is NO need to get confirmation PCR if your child was exposed, has symptoms and tested positive on a rapid home test. Rapid test kits are very helpful if positive. There are some false negatives. If you suspect COVID and…
Read MoreReturn To Sports Post COVID Infection
Applies to athletes >12 years old with NO known heart disease. If your team/school requires a clearance form we are happy to help. We have received a large volume of requests and are trying to accommodate everyone as quickly as possible. To expedite this process, we are offering clearance via a phone visit. You can…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update | June 2022
COVID Testing Fee Update Government funding for free COVID testing is running out. Some providers have run out of funds entirely while some providers will be running out shortly. Therefore, you may start being charged as part of your insurance benefit, similar to the cost of any other lab test. If you don’t have insurance, you…
Read MoreAbout National Infant Formula Shortages
Dear Stamford Pediatrics Families, Regarding the shortage of infant formula, we completely understand your frustration, and we feel just as frustrated and helpless as you do. Formula samples of all types are nearly depleted in both of our offices with no sign of replenishment in the near future despite our continuing best efforts. Please read…
Read MoreCOVID Vaccine Booster Update For Patients 12 To 17 Years Old
Stamford Pediatric Associates endorses and encourages the FDA-authorized Pfizer booster for 16 and 17 year olds six months after completion of their two-dose primary series. For more information about COVID 19 vaccinations click the link below. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted unanimously on November 2nd 2021 to…
Read MoreMyocarditis, Fertility Issues, and Long Term Vaccine Effects.
The vaccine experts at CHOP address your concerns. It’s understandable that some parents want more information before getting their young children vaccinated against COVID-19, so this month’s feature article aims to address three factors to assist parents’ decision-making. READ MORE
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