Category Archives: Wellness

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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Teen Wellness Screening

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

The American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Committee for Quality Assurance, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set the standards for wellness screening. These organizations and your health insurance plan recommend testing teen women and young adults for … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Binkies?

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

The Baby Friendly Initiative, meant to foster successful breastfeeding, has had some unintended consequences. Pacifiers are forbidden. Sending the baby to the nursery so the parent can sleep is also out. While promoting breastfeeding is a worthy endeavor, mothers and … 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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Should the Baby be Circumcised?

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

  Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents are here. Their position is that the decision to circumcise is one best made by parents in consultation with their pediatrician, taking into account what is in the best interests … Continue reading →

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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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