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How to Treat Allergies
May 13, 2013
Whether it be sneezing, runny nose, watery itchy eyes, cough, or any combination, allergy symptoms can be bothersome to the patient and persist for the length of the fall or spring. For some people who are allergic to indoor allergens...
Camp/School Forms
Mar 19, 2013
Due to the ever-increasing demand for Camp and School forms, we are requiring one week for forms that need to be faxed, mailed or picked up. We do ask that parents please fill out their portion before dropping the form...
Sunscreen recommendations
Mar 19, 2013
There are two basic types of sunscreen. The traditional type has organic compounds that can absorb UV radiation and dissipate it as heat. The second type is inorganic compounds such as zinc and titanium oxide which can physically block the...
Tick removal and Insect repellents
Mar 18, 2013
Tick Removal
Remove a tick from your skin as soon as you notice it. Use fine-tipped tweezers to firmly grasp the tick very close to your skin. With a steady motion, pull the tick’s body away from...
Reach Out and Read program
May 16, 2012
Main Street Pediatrics is proud to partner with the Reach Out and Read program:
Talking to your child makes a difference. Your voice comforts your baby and babies learn to talk by listening. Toddlers learn new words by listening to you talk. Talking...
Child Car Seat Law
May 15, 2012
The Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety law requires children to ride in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured until they are 8 years old or 4’9” tall.
Rear-facing until they are at least 20 pounds and...
Low cost prescriptions
May 14, 2012
Both Target and WalMart pharmacies have been offering $4 prescriptions for generic medications. Details with the names of medicines offered are listed here:
Target: http://sites.target.com/site/en/health/generic_drugs.jsp
WalMart: http://i.walmartimages.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/customer_list.pdf...
Do you have a picky eater at home?
Apr 04, 2011
Check out this website:
www.mealmakeovermoms.com...
Free "Baby Care Basics" Class
Feb 08, 2011
Baby Care Basics is a one-night class taught by one of our nurses, Laura Chevalier, RN.
The class will prepare you for the basic care of your newborn. Topics include bathing and dressing, umbilical cord and circumcision care, nail and skin...
New Lice Treatment Recommendations from the AAP
Jul 28, 2010
"No-Nit" policies at school and mass school screenings for lice have been shown to be completely ineffective and needlessly keep children out of school. Head lice is actually the leading cause of school absenteeism in the Untied States! We have...
