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COVID19 Vaccine for Children Under 5!
Tue, Jun 21, 2022
Updated June 22, 2022
Sound Beach Pediatrics is delighted with the news that the COVID19 vaccine has been authorized for use in children under 5 years of age!
We support COVID19 vaccination for children, along with the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
For answers to some of the most common questions,...
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Formula Shortage
Tue, May 17, 2022
To Our SBP Families ~
The national formula shortage is causing worry for many families. We are here to help! We have excellent guidance for you from HealthyChildren.org on our SBP Resource Page. We are working with our formula reps to bolster our office supply so we can provide...
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Updated Office Workflow
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
As of January 14, 2022
We are currently seeing a surge of sick patients right now, and a surge in COVID19 infections in parallel with what we are seeing across the nation. There are numerous changes in CDC guidelines, and schools and daycare centers in the community are updating their protocols....
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New COVID19 Guidelines & More Questions…
Wed, Jan 12, 2022
Happy New Year to Our SBP Families!
With the new year has come new and revised guidelines and recommendations related to COVID19 from the CDC. With these changes, many families have felt frustrated and confused. Parents are not alone! Many health care providers across institutions are uneasy about the changes and...
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Appointments for COVID19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11 Years
Wed, Nov 3, 2021
We just received news that Yale New Haven Health (YNHH) will be providing Pfizer's COVID19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 years starting November 7! Schedule your child's appointment today. Do you have questions? Here is the latest information from the CDC.
Update on Pfizer COVID19 Vaccine for Children
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Sound Beach Pediatrics is excited to hear that an FDA advisory committee has voted to recommend emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, with the FDA’s final ruling expected very soon.
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Welcome Dr. Alyssa & Dr. Jennifer!
Fri, Oct 22, 2021
Sound Beach Pediatrics welcomes Dr. Alyssa Schunk & Dr. Jennifer Fenster, our two new wonderful pediatricians! We are thrilled they have joined the SBP Team!
The Latest Update on COVID19 Vaccination for Children
Wed, May 12, 2021
Good morning!
As many of you know, the FDA has just authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15 in the US. As the Washington Post just reported (5/10), this authorization was based on “a trial of nearly 2,300...
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New Guidance for Patients with Recent or Prior COVID19 Infection
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
Dear SBP Families,
Dr. Henry and I wanted to reach out with an important update related to children, COVID19, the rare but serious potential for cardiac complications, and new guidance on return to PE and sports clearance. This is an important topic for all parents to understand – so please...
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COVID19 Vaccine for Children Under 5!
Tue, Jun 21, 2022
Formula Shortage
Tue, May 17, 2022
Updated Office Workflow
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
New COVID19 Guidelines & More Questions…
Wed, Jan 12, 2022
Appointments for COVID19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11 Years
Wed, Nov 3, 2021
Update on Pfizer COVID19 Vaccine for Children
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Welcome Dr. Alyssa & Dr. Jennifer!
Fri, Oct 22, 2021
The Latest Update on COVID19 Vaccination for Children
Wed, May 12, 2021
New Guidance for Patients with Recent or Prior COVID19 Infection
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
It's Summer Sun Safety Month and here are helpful tips on how to protect your babies and kids from UV rays! #pediatrics #pediatrician #SummerSafety
Guiding your child on how to make their own decisions is an important part of their growing up and becoming independent. Here's helpful advice on how to help your child develop decision-making skills from toddler age to the teen years.
"Whether it’s a toddler choosing a toy or a teenager selecting a college, all kids have to make decisions. As they get older, decisions can get more difficult, so it’s important to teach them the right skills at an early age.
When they’re young, give them two options to choose from, such as what to eat at restaurant or what color shoes to wear. You can also model decision-making by thinking out loud when you’re weighing options."
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Helping Kids Make Decisions - Child Mind Institute
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It’s important to help children build decision-making skills from an early age. Advice from our experts on how to support kids and know when to step back.
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Check out this guide on vision screenings for babies and children to know what to expect and the screening schedule for kids. Vision screenings are important for detecting possible eye problems earlier on so that your child can get treatment if necessary.
"Vision screenings may be performed in different ways depending on your child's age. Some screenings need your child's cooperation to read or match images in an age-appropriate way. Other screenings use special tools to measure the eye position, reflection of light off the back of the eye or focus of light into the eye."
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Vision Screenings for Babies & Children
www.healthychildren.org
Visions screening tests help detect issues that may lead to vision problems for your child. Learn what happens during a vision screening and when kids need them.
As a reminder #worldbreastfeedingweek and #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, breastmilk has all the necessary nutrients your baby needs and has antibodies that help build and support your baby's immune system. It also strengthens the bond between parent and child and can reduce the risk of SIDS by up to 64%!
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Create healthy digital habits for your family by using Healthy Children's updated Family Media Plan!
Remember that too much media can affect a child's development, behavior, and overall health and that children learn best from caring adults.
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www.healthychildren.org
Use this Family Media Plan to create a personalized plan for how all kinds of media are used in your family.
It's #NationalBreastfeedingMonth and #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits for both nursing parents and babies and can even reduce risks for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by up to 64%.
Click here to read more about the benefits of breastfeeding and AAP's updated recommendations.
"The AAP recommends that babies consume only breast milk for about the first 6 months. There is no need to give your baby infant formula or other sources of nutrition.
Beyond 6 months, we recommend continued breastfeeding along with other nutritious foods. Your baby does not need any infant or toddler formula."
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Breastfeeding: AAP Policy Explained
www.healthychildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months. We support continued breastfeeding after solid foods are introduced as long as you and you...