Vaccine Safety, Ingredients, and Worries

With all the information in the media regarding immunizations, it is no wonder why we feel such a significant burden on our shoulders to make a good decision to protect them and not expose them to anything that may "overwhelm their immune system" or bodies. There is an enormous amount of literature for and against immunizing. As a practice, we have familiarized ourselves with much of this information. As physicians, we feel strongly that immunizations are some of the best ammunition we have almost to guarantee your child does not acquire a disease that could cause them harm. Not being able to utilize this protective blanket puts us in a worrisome position. We care about your child, and if they contracted a disease that a vaccine could have prevented, we would be devastated and feel very responsible. We also feel a responsibility to our other patients in our waiting rooms, who may be exposed to unvaccinated children and potentially be susceptible to that disease.

For more information regarding vaccines, please follow the links below:

America Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Page

P.O.E.M.

Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms is a support group for moms and dads overwhelmed by the changes surrounding a new baby. Please click here for a short video.

Expanded Guidelines for Infant Sleep & Car Seat Safety

Recently the AAP has changed the recommendations on rear-facing car seats. The length of time a child should send rear-facing has been extended. This change comes from multiple studies showing a great chance of survival and less chance of being ejected from the car. Click here for the current car seat recommendations.