Although every child learns to speak at his or her own pace, parents want to know if their child’s speech and language development is on the right track. There are general milestones which are helpful in understanding age-appropriate speech development expectations from infancy to preschool. These guidelines can help parents and other caregivers to know
Ticks – It’s That Time of Year Again! Ticks are most active during the warmer months, April to September, therefore it is important to be extra vigilant in taking preventative measures. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES REPELLENT: – For Skin: Use 30% DEET for children (6 months and older) and adolescents. – For Clothing: Permethrin-containing products can be
The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone 12 years of age and older get a COVID-19 vaccination. The following is information is directly from the AAP and the CDC: Is it safe for my child to get the COVID vaccine? Yes. Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Pfizer
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Food Allergies: Facts vs. Myths
Baby Food Recall Please see this LINK for more information regarding the most recent baby food recall. Heavy Metals in Baby Food Please see this information from the AAP regarding this topic.
COVID Vaccines We have been receiving phone calls about getting their child a COVID vaccine. Unfortunately, we don’t have any more information than what is available on the New York State Department of Health website. Please refer to the Phased Distribution of COVID Vaccine at the link below: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine
Formula – Understanding Nutrition (FUN) Research Study Dr. Bridget Young from URMC Pediatric Allergy & Immunology is the Principal Investigator for this project. Purpose of Study: To investigate how different types of carbohydrates in infant formula affect a baby’s pancreas and intestines. This will help us to understand how the different carbohydrates lactose vs. glucose
