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| April/May, 2011 | January/2011 |
Dear WPC Families,
Fall is here. Kids are settled into the routine of school and things have calmed down. Unfortunately, with school comes the winter time illnesses. We have been seeing loads of colds, croup, and stomach flu. Call today if your child is sick. |
| Is Your Child Sick? |  Williamsville Pediatrics Adds New Parent Resource
Late night medical questions that you don't want to call for, or wondering if you child needs to see the doctor?
A new feature on our web site might help. It is called "Is you child sick?" and is found on the home page of our web site. Here, you will find advice on over 100 medical conditions, medication dosages, behavior problems and more. All of the information is from the most trusted source in pediatrics - Barton Schmitt, MD. Check it out! |
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Fall Family Fun | |
Here are some ideas to get your family out and enjoy the WNY fall!
The Great Pumpkin Farm
The MAIZE
Brown's Berry Patch
WNY Hiking |
| Halloween Safety Tips |
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids.
Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help ensure they have a safe holiday.
Halloween Safety Tips |
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Signs of Hearing Problems in Children |
The single most important sign of hearing loss in children is the failure to develop, or the delayed development of spoken language.
If a child has a severe or profound hearing loss, it is usually obvious as they do not respond to sound. However, it is sometimes difficult to detect mild forms of hearing loss, including hearing loss in only one ear. Detecting mild hearing loss is important as it can negatively impact communication development and school performance.
Common warning signs for hearing loss include: 
- Family member or teacher concern regarding:
- hearing acuity
- delays or problems with speech or language development
- attention or behavioral difficulties
- academic performance
- Inappropriate, delayed, or lack of response to conversational speech when distractions are minimal
- Use of "what?" or "huh?" frequently
- Intently watching a speaker's face while communicating
- Difficulty understanding speech in background noise
- Sitting close to the TV set when the volume is adequate for others or increasing the TV or stereo volume to unreasonably loud levels
- Not responding to voices over the telephone, or switching ears continually when the phone is being used
- Does not startle to intense sounds
- Unable to tell where a sound is coming from
If you have concerns regarding your child's hearing or would like more information please contact: Anne Orsene, Audiologist, 633-3344
Hearing Evaluation Services, located next door to Williamsville Pediatrics
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Here are a couple of the most popular facebook posts in the last month:
1. We are getting lots of traffic on our web site with the "Is Your Child Sick" feature.
- Popular articles include tylenol and motrin dosages, colds and sore throats. There is even some interesting articles about breath-holding spells, bedtime do's and don'ts and head lice. Check it out! While you are there, sign up for our monthly email newsletter.
2. Looks like our parents were right - go outside and play!
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| What is the Flu? |
The influenza (flu) virus causes serious illness that may result in hospitalization or death. It mostly affects the breathing system, but may also affect the whole body. The flu season usually starts in the fall and ends in the spring.
People can get the flu many times in their lives. Flu viruses are always changing over time and from year to year. Three seasonal flu viruses are expected to make children sick
Check here for the vaccine status in our office and more information on influenza.
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Looking for a reliable source of information on vaccines? The AAP has a great site for parents to research and become informed.
Vaccine FAQ
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At Williamsville Pediatrics, we are proud to be designated as a "Patient Centered Medical Home" and are NCQA certified.
Our team of highly regarded Board-Certified Pediatricians and Nurse Practitioners are committed to providing exceptional health care for your children. Pediatrics is our passion - come grow with us! Located in Williamsville, a suburb of Buffalo, New York, Williamsville Pediatrics serves the Western New York pediatric needs of the communities of Williamsville, Clarence, East Amherst, Amherst, Depew, Lackawanna and beyond. It has been our pleasure to deliver acute and preventive pediatric care at the highest level since 1989.
Sincerely,
Williamsville Pediatric Center
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