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Category Archives: Children
Party Details for Teddy’s 2nd Birthday
Monday 2/18/2019 is President’s Day–and Teddy’s 2nd Birthday. We’ll have cake and fun for kids starting around 2 pm with Teddy’s cake after 3 pm. Stop by and celebrate our shot dog with us!
Posted in Babies!, Children, Play, Teddy
Tagged #mrtheodorebusiness, birthday, shot dog
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Telemedicine
We offer telemedicine appointments. Please contact the office to schedule. We use the Doxy.me platform. Sign up here. Find our waiting room at https://doxy.me/casaverdepediatrics
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Urgent Care, Wellness
Tagged Casa Verde Pediatrics, Dr Lisa Asta, telemedicine, Walnut Creek Pediatrician
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Essential Oils for Kids?
The short answer is well controlled studies do not show the benefits that many of these products claim. It’s important to know that the FDA doesn’t regulate over the counter supplements and herbs, and that they are allowed to claim … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Green, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Wellness
Tagged essential oils, placebo effect
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Wild Fire Smoke and Kids
Do NOT rely on masks to filter contaminants, since masks do not work when not fitted correctly. Smaller sized masks may appear to fit a child’s face, but no manufacturers recommend their use for children. If your children are in … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Pediatric Bits, Safety, Wellness
Tagged air quality, mask, smoke, wildfire
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Antibiotics and Sick Kids
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but the kids are more likely to be sick. Some of the reasons why children are sicker from October through March include: Close contact with classmates. More indoor time with shorter days … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Wellness
Tagged antibiotics
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Traveling Abroad for the Holidays?
The Centers for Disease control has ways to enjoy your stay here.
Tetanus: Wounds and Shots
I like to walk my dogs at the Bulb in Albany. If you’ve never been to the Bulb, it’s a former landfill on the San Francisco Bay that’s making the transition to natural, open space. It’s also a tetanus-prone wound … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Immunization, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Safety, Simply Safe, Wellness
Tagged cuts, immunization, Td, Tdap, tetanus, tetanus shot, tetanus status, wound care
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Flu Vaccines 2018-2019
Flu Vaccines 2018-2019 Season Flu injection for 6 months to 3 years: in stock Flu injection for 3 years and older: in stock. Flumist is not recommended for this year and we will not be stocking it. Please call to … Continue reading
Flu Shots 2018-2019
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: All children should receive the flu shot as soon as it is available. This season, the AAP recommends that pediatricians offer the injectable form of the vaccine to all children 6 months and older … Continue reading
Insect Repellents and Kids
Good article from Consumer Reports (and I helped). More info here.
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, DIY, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Safety, Wellness
Tagged DEET, insect repellent
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