Sound Beach Pediatrics is thrilled to announce that two outstanding physicians will join our team this fall! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Caro and Dr. Olivia to the practice.
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RSV Immunization (Beyfortus) Update
Wed, Sep 25, 2024
We are excited to offer Beyfortus (RSV immunization with preventative antibody) this year, starting the first week of October.
RSV immunization is recommended for pregnant women (Abrysvo) and for infants (Beyfortus) ~ please see this helpful CDC link for more general information.
Specific CDC guidance on Beyfortus, including criteria for immunization,...
Continue reading »Welcoming TWO New Pediatricians!
Mon, Aug 19, 2024
Happy Summer to our SBP Families! We hope you are enjoying summer camp, beach time, swimming, and vacationing, and that you and your children are having fun.
Many new families have joined Sound Beach Pediatrics in the last few years, most often through direct referrals from our existing patients and families....
Continue reading »Happy 8th Birthday Sound Beach Pediatrics!
Thu, Apr 4, 2024
Sound Beach Pediatrics just hit our 8 year anniversary!
We are so grateful for our wonderful team, and especially thankful for the precious families we care for every day!
Happy Spring!
Fri, Mar 29, 2024
Happy Spring to all of our SBP Families!
We are excited for spring and summer, and look forward to seeing your children for well visits in the coming months. We are all ready for warmer weather, sunshine and spring flowers ... and to say goodbye to winter viruses!
There is no sweeter...
Continue reading »RSV Immunization
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Sound Beach Pediatrics is excited to offer the new RSV immunization!
Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is a monoclonal antibody product that can protect infants and some young children from severe RSV disease.
Please read the following information below, taken directly from the CDC website, which provides the strict inclusion criteria for immunization. You...
Continue reading »HAPPY FALL!
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Dear SBP Families,
FALL IS IN THE AIR! We are excited to share some important updates and reminders!
- FLU CLINICS ARE HERE! Flu shot appointments can be booked online right from our website! Click on the upper right green "SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT" button, which will bring you to our scheduling site.
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Updated Office Workflow
Fri, Jan 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. Sound Beach Pediatrics has...
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A common question many families have is should their child take antibiotics when they're ill. 💊
The answer depends on if your child has a bacterial infection or not. Antibiotics only help treat bacterial infections and do not help if your child has a viral infection such as the Common Cold, the Flu, or COVID. 🤒
It's also important to know that antibiotics can cause side effects. Before giving your child antibiotics, make sure to talk to the pediatrician first and get a prescription. Follow their instructions, including giving the medicine for the duration recommended to get rid of the bacterial infection. Call our office if your child is ill and needs to be seen by the doctor. ☎️
👇 Check out this guide for more answers on common FAQ's about antibiotics!
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Antibiotics for Children: 10 Common Questions Answered
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The AAP answers parents' common questions about the use of antibiotics here. Using antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help and may even cause more harm than good.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Children can mistake medicine for candy. That is why it's crucial for parents and caregivers to keep medicine #UpAndAway and out of reach and sight of young children to prevent accidental swallowing. 💊
We recommend storing all meds and pills in a place that is too high for children to reach or see. Make sure the bottle caps are sealed properly as well.
It’s also important to teach your children what medicine is and that they should never consume them unless given by a parent or caregiver.
If your child has accidentally swallowed medicine, call Poison Control at 800-222-1222. ☎️
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Millions of Americans get food poisoning every year. Recently, the CDC issued an alert about McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger that might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. 🦠
Whether your family is eating out or at home, if the food is contaminated with harmful microbes or not cooked properly, your family can become sick. 🤢
👉 Check out this helpful guide for information on the different types of germs associated with food poisoning, symptoms to look out for, and how to help children with food-borne illnesses recover.
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Food Poisoning & Contamination: Information for Families
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Food poisoning occurs after eating food contaminated by bacteria. The symptoms of food poisoning are basically the same as those of stomach flu: abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Is your child taking prescribed opioid medicine for pain management? If so, it's important to follow the safety guidelines for opioid use and take the steps needed to minimize side effects. We recommend checking out this resource from the AAP to learn more! 💊
"Follow the instructions. Make sure your child takes the medication as prescribed and for the least possible time. Most opioids for children are prescribed at the lowest dose possible and for a very short time—often 5 days or less. Remember to ask when your child can safely take their other prescription medications, over-the-counter medications and vitamins or supplements."
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How to Manage Your Child’s Pain & Prescription Opioid Use: 4 Safety Tips
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers information on managing a child’s pain, safe use of prescription opioids and naloxone and how to dispose of unused medications.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
How long and how you store your breast milk is important to ensure the safety and quality of your milk. We recommend following CDC's storage and preparation techniques, including the proper way of cleaning your feeding items and pumping equipment.
"Wash your hands well before expressing or handling breast milk. Mothers can express breast milk by hand or with a manual or electric pump.
If using a pump, inspect the pump kit and tubing to make sure it is clean. Discard and replace moldy tubing immediately.
If using a shared pump, clean pump dials, power switch, and countertop with a disinfectant wipe."
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Breast Milk Storage and Preparation
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How to properly prepare and store expressed breast milk to maintain its safety and quality.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Cases of walking pneumonia are on the rise, but there is no need to panic as walking pneumonia is a less severe form.
Most cases of pneumonia are viral and therefore are treated by rest and keeping the fever under control. For more information and tips, check out this blog from the AAP.
"Cough suppressants containing codeine or dextromethorphan should not be used. Coughing is helpful in clearing the excessive secretions caused by the infection. Viral pneumonia usually improves after a few days, although the cough may last several weeks.
Because it is often difficult to tell whether the pneumonia is caused by a virus or by a bacteria, your pediatrician may prescribe an antibiotic. All antibiotics should be taken for the full prescribed course and at the recommended dose. Your child will feel better after just a few days. Do not stop the antibiotic early because the infection could return."
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Pneumonia in Children: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
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Most cases of pneumonia follow a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Typically, the viruses that cause these infections (respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus) spread ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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God bless all our veterans. Thank you for your courage.💗