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September 16, 2019
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Genesis Pediatrics Blog
Pool Safety!
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
June 10, 2019
NYS Traffic Law Effective November 1st: Rear-Facing Until Age 2 yrs
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.
June 10, 2019
WARNING: TEETHING NECKLACES
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.
December 21, 2018
It’s That Time of Year…Ticks!
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
May 3, 2018
Let’s Talk About…The Flu
We are now well into “Flu season”. Here are a few updates from the NYS Department of Health from the past week regarding Influenza:
January 22, 2018
Did You Know? – Booster Seats
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
December 1, 2017
FDA Warning: Infant Sleep Positioners
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.
October 6, 2017
What’s Bugging You: Ticks
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
May 5, 2017
UPDATED 2016 Safe Sleep Recommendations
This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced new Safe Sleep recommendations to protect against SIDS & Sleep-Related Infant Deaths. Based on the latest evidence, these new recommendations call for infants to share their parents’ bedroom for at least the first six months and, optimally, for the first year of life. To review the AAP’s New
October 26, 2016