Monthly Archives: June 2016

What’s the Difference Between a Sports Physical and a Yearly Physical?

Posted on June 23, 2016 by L. M. Asta

As more schools and quick care outlets offer Sports Physicals, we felt that we should explain the difference between a Sports Physical and a Yearly Physical. Many adolescents and their parents believe that a Sports Physical is equivalent to a … Continue reading →

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This Fall It’s a Shot in the Arm

Posted on June 22, 2016 by L. M. Asta

The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending flu shots for the 2016-2017 winter season and not the intranasal flu vaccine after studying the different products. Our office ordered flu vaccines in February of 2016 and will update families and patients … Continue reading →

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Button Batteries

Posted on June 19, 2016 by L. M. Asta

Button Batteries: they’re in everything from toys to hearing aids to thermometers and key fobs to remote controls. Don’t let them get inside your baby or child. Always secure the screw to draws that hold button batteries. Keep them away … Continue reading →

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John J. Asta, DDS 1941-2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by L. M. Asta

If your family has been well and missed my absences from the office this winter and spring, I am glad. If you needed to be seen—sick or well—and I wasn’t available or you had to wait, my apologies. My father … Continue reading →

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