Category Archives: Children

COVID19 Vaccination Game Plan

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

The news that an immunization for COVID19 has been approved by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EAU), is encouraging! Other vaccines will likely follow, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has urged researchers to include the pediatric population … Continue reading →

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Open through December Stay at Home Order 2020

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

We are open for all your sick and well care needs in-office, in our satellite area outside, and via telemedicine. COVID19 testing available with rapid antigen in-office and send-out lab PCR tests. We have access to full PPE and a … Continue reading →

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Flumist? What’s that?

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Flumist is a live, inactivated attenuated flu vaccine. There’s no needle! It’s sprayed in the nose. You can read about this option for vaccination against influenza here. See how the small amount of liquid vaccine is sprayed in the nose … Continue reading →

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Thermometers

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Now is a good time to make sure you have a basic thermometer that you know how to use. Read more from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Everyone has a temperature. Not everyone has a fever. Taking your child’s temperature … Continue reading →

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Flu Excellence Award

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

California’s Vaccines for Children program awarded us their Flu Excellence Award for protecting babies, kids, and young adults from influenza. Schedule your flu shot now!

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Night Nurse Triage

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

We are delighted to announce that our office has teamed up with Night Nurse Triage Services. Night Nurse provides specialized triage services staffed with RNs averaging 18 years clinical experience. To reach the advice nurse after hours, call the office … Continue reading →

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COVID19 Testing Update July 23, 2020

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Our communities are re-opening and our lives are expanding. This is a good thing! As social distancing relaxes, exposures are increasing and we are receiving phone calls from worried parents. Fortunately, the data still shows that the majority of children … Continue reading →

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Pod People?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

While no one can make wave a magic wand and make predictions about what may or may not be “safe” in terms of adults and children interactions during the COVID19 pandemic, some are floating the concept of “bubbles” and “pods.” … Continue reading →

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What to Think About When You are Trying to Avoid COVID 19

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

TipsToProtectYourself This handout was written for health care workers. It’s an exhaustive list of things for us to think about as we transition from home to work and back home again. Having worked in operating rooms and a research lab … Continue reading →

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COVID19: CDC Links

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

How COVID19 spreads Symptoms How to Protect Yourself and Others If You are Sick or Caring for Someone Daily Life and Coping Schools and Day Camps Childcare, School and Youth Programs Youth Sports Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home People who … Continue reading →

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