As you may already know, there has been a confirmed case of measles in Monroe County. The periods of potential exposure to others would have been between Tuesday, Sept. 17th and Friday, Sept. 20th at the following potential locations: Hampton Inn – 878 Hard Road, Webster CGS Fabrication – 855 Publishers Parkway, Webster Calvary Robotics
Stay tuned for more information about Flu vaccines! Check our website and Facebook page for updates!
DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF UNINTENTIONAL DEATH IN CHILDRENAGES 1-4 Below are tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protect children from drowning. Pool Safety Never leave children alone in or near the pool or spa, even for a moment; close supervision by a responsible adult is the best way to prevent drowning in
On October 23, 2017, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new piece of legislation stating that children who are younger than 2 years of age must be rear-facing while riding in a motor vehicle. This will go into effect on November 1, 2019.
The FDA has received reports of children choking on beads that break off and an 18-month-old being strangled to death by an amber necklace during a nap. Please refer to this article for more information.
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 applied to clothing and other outdoor items. These are more
We are now well into “Flu season”. Here are a few updates from the NYS Department of Health from the past week regarding Influenza:
Did You Know… All children less than 4 feet 9 inches tall should be riding in a booster seat in the back seat. You may be thinking… “isn’t it at a specific age when my child can come out of a booster seat?” The answer, in fact, is no – your child may actually still
The FDA is reminding parents and other caregivers not to put babies in sleep positioners. These products—sometimes also called “nests” or “anti-roll” products—can cause suffocation (a struggle to breathe) that can lead to death. These are a couple of examples of unsafe sleep products available for infants: A few REMINDERS: NEVER use infant sleep positioners.
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 applied to clothing and other outdoor items. These are more