Global Pediatrics, PC

Posted: 5/12/2009
Walk In Session
We will be suspending walk in sessions for the summer season starting June 1st. The last morning for walk-ins will be May 29th.
If your child is sick, we ask that you call that day and schedule an appointment during regular office hours (9AM- 6PM) to have them evaluated.
Have a healthy and happy summer!

Posted: 9/9/2008
New policy regarding forms
Global Pediatrics' New Policy Regarding School, Daycare or Camp Forms:
1.With our new computer system, we can now generate a form for your child at any time at no extra cost. Our forms contain all the information required on a typical school, camp or daycare form.
You can simply include our form with yours along with the instruction see attached.
2.There will be a $15/form fee if you need us to complete it by hand.

Posted: 9/20/2006
New Vaccines and Vaccine recommendations
There has been a flurry of activity this Spring concerning vaccines- both new offerings as well as new recommendations about existing vaccines. The following is a summary of our office policies on these recommendations.
Gardasil: This vaccine is recommended for adolescent females over the age of 9 years. It protects against cervical cancer and should be administered before the patients becomes sexually active. We are routinely offering it at the 11 year well visit.
Varicella: A booster dose is now being recommended for the Chicken Pox vaccine. We will be routinely administering this at the 4 year well visit. Children who are older and require a booster will receive it at their next well visit.
Adacel: This is the newly formualted "tetanus booster" which now contains protection against pertussis (whooping cough) as well as tetanus and diphtheria. We are routinely administering it during the 11 year well visit.

Posted: 9/19/2006
New Vaccines and Vaccine recommendations - CONTINUED
Hepatitis A: This is a vaccine against the oral-fecally spread form of hepatitis. It has been previously given only to patients traveling abroad to areas of the world where Hepatitis A is endemic.
The recommendation has been expanded to include all children over the age of 1 year, regardless of travel.
Rotateq: This is a vaccine administered orally to infants in order to protect them against Rotavirus.
This virus produces an illness that generally hits during the winter season and can cause significant diarrheal illess with subsequent dehydration especially in young children.
If your child is under 3 months of age, they are eligible to receive this vaccine. We routinely start this vaccine at the 2 months well care visit.

Posted: 10/20/2004
Mercury and Fish
Mercury, which occurs naturally in our environment, can be harmful to young children and unborn babies. Larger fish, which typically live longer, can accumulate large amounts of mercury and should be avoided by these vulnerable groups.
These include: 1. Shark 2. Swordfish 3. King Mackerel 4. Tilefish 5. Small and large-mouth bass 6. Walleye 7. Lake trout 8. Northern pike 9. some forms of tuna
Fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and proper growth and development and therefore, are an important part of a healthy diet.
They contain high quality proteins and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids.