What's New

Free "Baby Care Basics" Class
Feb 15, 2010

This class is being offered for expectant parents of Main Street Pediatrics.

 

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Haiti Earthquake Relief
Jan 13, 2010

Here is a list of charitable organizations active in the nation.

 

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Influenza Vaccine Availability
Jan 7, 2010

Information as of 1/22/10

 

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H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine Recall
Dec 24, 2009

This is another non-safety related recall due to decreased vaccine potency.  We did use some of these lots when the potency was felt to be adequate so we do not think this is a concern for our patients.

 

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Limited H1N1 vaccine lot recall
Dec 15, 2009

The CDC announced a recall today of some lots of H1N1 vaccine for children less than 3 yr. due to lack of potency of the vaccine.

 

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2.1 Million Infant Cribs Recalled
Nov 24, 2009

These are drop-side cribs manufactured by Stork Craft, and include some sold under the Fisher Price label.  

 

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New Pap Smear Guidelines to Screen for Cervical Cancer
Nov 20, 2009

Routine screening is now recommended to start at age 21 yr and to be done less frequently.

 

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Nationwide impact of H1N1 influenza so far.
Nov 20, 2009

The numbers are quite striking:

 

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Stroller Recall
Nov 9, 2009

Maclaren recalls 1 million strollers associated with children's finger amputations.

 

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New Telephone System in Office
Nov 1, 2009

 

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Good episode about health care on NPR's "This American Life" radio program
Oct 16, 2009

This is a 2 part episode. Here is a link to the shows:

 

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Recall of Some Tylenol Products
Sep 26, 2009

The specific lots on the next page are the ones possibly affected by bacterial contamination.  Please check your home medications and do not use these.

 

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Public Health Advisory Regarding Bisphenol A (BPA)
Aug 10, 2009

 

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Our New Office!
May 31, 2009

Starting on Monday June 1 we will be in our new office.

 

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Sunscreen recommendations
May 3, 2009

We are often asked to recommend suncreens for our patients.

 

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How to remove a tick
Mar 30, 2009

 

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Spring Allergies
Mar 25, 2009

Pollen counts are starting to rise.

 

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Rotavirus season again
Mar 8, 2009

 

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Court says vaccine not to blame for autism
Feb 12, 2009

This is a corollary to the item listed below. 

 

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The Last Word on the MMR vaccine-Autism Link
Feb 12, 2009

It now looks like the author of the initial 12 patient study that started the entire controversy fraudulently changed data in the study!  It was a complete and utter fabrication!

 

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Peanut Butter Recall
Jan 21, 2009

Salmonella contamination has been linked to commmercial sources of peanut butter.

 

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Low cost prescriptions
Jan 13, 2009

A few local pharmacies have low cost prescription programs in place we would like you to know about

 

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New ideas for content on our website?
Dec 9, 2008

We want this website to be a helpful resource to our patients and families.

 

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Latest Study finds No Autism Link to MMR Vaccine
Sep 4, 2008

The ongoing research is clear and convincing at this point.  MMR vaccine is not the culprit we have been looking for.

 

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Camp/School Forms
Aug 7, 2008

Camp/School Forms require one week for completion.

 

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Changes in Child Booster Seat Law
Apr 12, 2008

 

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On-line Developmental Screening
Jan 4, 2008

This is available on our website.  Please read on...