Similac recalls several powdered formulas for possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella bacteria. In rare cases, these bacteria can lead to sepsis or meningitis in young infants. The recall was issued following consumer reports of four babies hospitalized, and one possible death due to Cronobacter. Check your Similac brand powdered formula for the code printed […]
Office Visits If you have an appointment in either of our offices, please come inside to check in. If you feel more comfortable waiting in your car, just give the receptionist your cell phone number and your nurse will call you back in when your room is ready. Extended hours to continue Even during the […]
We are very excited for the start of Spring sports and student athletes’ safety is our #1 priority! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) have updated their cardiac clearance recommendations based on the latest data regarding long-term sequelae of COVID19. If your student athlete aged 12 and up had […]
RAPID PCR TESTS NOW AVAILABLE! We are happy to announce we have finally received our supply of in-office RAPID Nucleic Acid Amplification COVID testing. This rapid COVID test does NOT require confirmatory PCR testing and results will be available within 30 minutes. It is a nasal swab (not nasopharyngeal or “the brain test”). Testing will […]
We want to extend our gratitude to all our patients and families for your continued understanding and to our incredible staff who have allowed us to remain open 7 days a week throughout the pandemic. The tremendous efforts and sacrifices everyone has made during this stressful time will allow us all to get through it! […]
As the situation evolves we will do our best to keep updated, however with things changing hourly we are asking all our families to utilize the CDC website which has accurate and timely updates and to be flexible and understanding. The following information is up to date as of today but may change: Human Coronaviruses […]
We have been nominated for Syracuse New times’ Best Pediatricians of Syracuse 2018! Check out the link and cast your vote for your favorites in the area! https://www.syracusenewtimes.com/best-of-syracuse-2018-finalists-directory/
The CDC has put together a few small steps to keep your food safe! https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/keep-food-safe.html
As October 15th – 21st is International Infection Prevention week, take a look at the link below to read up on antibiotics and when they are and are NOT appropriate to treat your child. ABC’s of Antiboitics
by Trisha Korioth of AAP News
Increased organized sports participation among children and adolescents has led to a rise in the number of injuries in this population. [ Read More at AAP News ]
