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In the News
Mumps outbreak
in New York
is worst in US since 2006.
Over 1500 cases, have been reported, mostly in the Brooklyn area.
MMR redeemed
Journal apologizes
for 1998 article
which started controversy over MMR vaccine.
Mumps outbreak
in New York
is worst in US since 2006.
Over 1500 cases, have been reported, mostly in the Brooklyn area.
MMR redeemed
Journal apologizes
for 1998 article
which started controversy over MMR vaccine.
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Three lifestyle changes help children lose weight.
Only 2 hrs of TV daily.
Get 10 hrs of sleep.
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Concerned about your child’s weight?
Dr. Maggie can help.
Make an appointment for a weight consult to start your family on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
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Feeding Your Baby
New advice on introducing solid foods
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Eggs, Citrus, Peanut Butter, Shellfish - the general wisdom used to be “wait until your child is older and you will reduce  the risk of allergy.” This may not be the case. New studies show that a child can safely be fed these foods at an earlier age. In fact, some studies have even suggested that waiting too long to introduce some foods may actually increase the chance of developing food and environmental allergies.
There is still a lot to learn and more research is ongoing, but we at PHA have some exciting, new recommendations for feeding your infant.
For babies with a strong family history of allergies
- it is best to breast feed, or use a hypoallergenic formula (like Alimentum, Nutramagen) for the first 4-6 months of life.
- wait to introduce the more allergic foods, like eggs, nuts and fish.
For babies without allergies in the family
- 6mos & older - all foods except raw honey, nuts and shellfish should be introduced into the infant’s diet, one at a time. Make an effort to try many different grains, fruits, veggies and meats. Eggs and yogurt too!
- 12mos & older - all foods can be offered (remember to be careful with the sizes and consistency of foods to avoid choking) while still only offering one “new” food at a time.
The typical symptoms of food allergy can include a blotchy rash, difficulty breathing, wheezing, vomiting, or bloody diarrhea. Allergic symptoms usually appear within the first hour after ingesting the food. Still have questions? Remember to bring them to your child’s next well child care visit. Bon appetite!
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| Teen Screen at check-ups
to address mental health issues
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 The teenage years are a time of tremendous growth for your child, both physically and mentally. In the normal course of events your child will have questions and concerns about these changes. The doctors at PHA want your teenager to know that we are open to discussions about all aspects of their lives, not just the physical complaints of sore throats and headaches. To this end, at every check-up for children 13 years and older, we will be administering the Teen Screen, a validated Mental Health Survey designed at Harvard and promoted through Columbia University.
The Teen Screen survey asks questions about a broad range of youth-related behavioral and emotional problems and takes less than five minutes to complete. Your child will be given this questionnaire in the waiting room. Please give your teen privacy to complete this questionnaire. The doctor will review the answers with your child during the private part of the check-up. If the questionnaire identifies a problem, we will share that with you after the exam. For most parents, screening can be reassuring, demonstrating that their teens are just experiencing typical adolescent “growing pains.” For others, mental health checkups can help parents identify and address problems like teen depression early. Many mental disorders start during the teen years, and treatment can be most effective when started early. Treatment for mental illness, such as depression, often improves academic performance and decreases illegal drug use and suicidal thoughts or action.
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Thank you for trusting us with the care of your family.
Sincerely,
Your doctors at
Pediatric Health Associates
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