Common Topics Of Interest

Allergy: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/allergies/allergy.html
Asthma:http://kidshealth.org/parent/centers/asthma_center.html
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-Hyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml
Autism: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
Breastfeeding:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breastfeeding.html
Croup: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/croup.html
Eating Disorders: www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/eating_disorders.html
Disabilities: http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/learning_disabilities.shtml
Lice: https://keepkidshealthy.com/2016/12/01/treating-hard-to-control-head-lice/
Lyme Disease: www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/lyme.html
CHOP Vaccine: www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/home.html
Immunization.org: www.vaccineinformation.org

IN THE NEWS:

MEASLES OUTBREAK

There is currently a Measles outbreak affecting the Orthodox Jewish communities of Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Rockland County, NY. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. Measles is transmitted by airborne particles, droplets, and direct contact with the respiratory secretions of an infected person.

It is currently the Department of Health’s recommendation for the Orthodox Jewish communities in Williamsburg and Rockland County to vaccinate children aged 6 to 11 months who are likely to come into contact with the measles virus. This would be an additional early dose of the MMR (Measles,Mumps,Rubella) vaccine All children aged 12 months and older who are unvaccinated should receive the MMR vaccine immediately, and those who have only received one dose and are older than 12 months should receive their second MMR at least 28 days after the previous dose. Children who do not live in these communities should follow the regular vaccine administration schedule.

Children between 6 and 11 months of age who will be traveling internationally are also recommended to receive an early dose of MMR vaccine before travel. This dose will need to be repeated at 12 months of age, as long as 28 days have passed since the prior dose. There are currently outbreaks in Serbia, Ukraine, Georgia, Greece, Romania, Italy, France, Slovakia, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in Israel, although all countries in Europe have reported persons with measles. There are also outbreaks in many other parts of the world, including countries in Asia, South America, and Africa.

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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

There has been a lot in the news about AFM. AFM is a rare condition that affects the nervous system and causes muscles to become weak. This weakness is usually a sudden onset.

All muscles in the body can be affected. Arms and legs are affected.

The cause is unclear. AFM can be due to

-a complication from a virus. The virus is believed to be in the same family of Virus’ as Polio (“polio-like”)

-environmental

-genetic

There is no vaccine to prevent this disease and there is no cure. The best prevention is the same for all illness, good handwashing and regular vaccination.

AFM is not contagious however the virus that precedes it can be.

If your child has an acute onset of weakness contact your pediatrician.

GROUP PRENATALS

Pediatric Associates is excited to offer FREE Group Prenatal Visits for Expectant Parents.

Meet our doctors, learn more about the practice and ask your questions...

317 East 34th street

Wednesday November 14 at 7pm

Tuesday December 11 at 7pm

20 Plaza Street, Bklyn

Thursday November 15 at 6:30pm

Tuesday November 27 at 7pm

Thursday December 13 at 7pm

Please call to register

PARENT WORKSHOPS

~AVAILABLE AT PANYC~

-Weekly breastfeeding classes are offered currently in our Brooklyn location.
Please contact the provider directly to learn about date, time and pricing:

Susan Burger (Thur) - 917.912.8066 [email protected]
Freda Rosenfeld (Wed) - 718.469.5990 [email protected]

- Monthly CPR courses in both our Manhattan and Brooklyn offices.
Infant CPR course by Save-A-Tot: Classes for parents, expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers

RSVP: [email protected]

~AT HOME LACTATION SUPPORT~

Pediatric Associates supports new mothers who chose to breastfeed. BOOBER provides on-demand at home breastfeeding help for moms

Text 347-688-5070. They will call you right away and connect you to a vetted top-rated breastfeeding professional
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