Rise in Croup/Laryngitis Illness
Please review information about Croup and Laryngitis, as we are seeing a higher number of cases at this time.
Croup
Definition:
Croup is a viral infection which occurs in the fall and winter. Typically it begins…
Today Show airs FSP’s Vaccine Policy
August 31st, 2011
The Today Show was recently at Four Seasons Pediatrics filming a segment on vaccines and our vaccine policy. This segment should be aired September 1st between 8-9 am (tentative to being pre-empted by…
Swimming Issues
Swimming Issue Calls
We are receiving a high number of phone calls related to swimming issues. These issues involve:
Swimmer's Ear
Chemical Conjunctivitis related to swimming
Bathing Suit Irritation leading to urination symptoms
Dr. Miller Comment:
Swimmer's Ear: Due to
Measles Health Advisory
June 23rd, 2011
The United States is experiencing a high number of reported measles cases in 2011, many of which were acquired during international travel. From January 1 through June 17 this year, 156 confirmed cases of measles were…
Tylenol Changes Strength
June 22. 1011
Four Seasons Pediatics would like to announce a recent change in Infant Tylenol dosing. This change is consistent with FDA recommendations to offer a single concentration of acetaminophen for children.
Old INFANT DROPS: 80…
Four Seasons Web Portal:
June 12th, 2011. Four Seasons Pediatrics is expanding use of our web portal
You may access our NEW web portal at the following link:
Patient Portal Login
Using the portal you will be able to:
Confirm and…
Using our Web Portal
Four Seasons Pediatrics is pleased to announce that 29% of our patients are already web enabled. Our goal is to enable at least 75% of our patients. If you have not been web enabled, our…
Repellants and Sunscreens
TICKS
Ticks continue to be widespread at this time. Deer ticks are active in April through July. It is these ticks that transmit Lyme Disease. We recommend that you check your child daily if they are…
Child Passenger Safety Recommendations
April 2011 After a review of evidence-based recommendations for best practices, The American Academy of Pediatrics has published guidelines to maximize safety to children while traveling in a motor vehicle. These recommendations include the ages…
Early solids and formula in infants linked to obesity
March 10th, 2011 Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital published results of their study regarding introduction of solids to infants. They set out to examine the association between timing of introduction of solid foods during infancy…