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| March 2, 2012 | January/2011 |
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Dear WPC Families,
Well, the winter has been mild, but we are still seeing lots of upper respiratory illness and strep. Don't fret, however, because spring is just around the corner.
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Is Your Child Sick?
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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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School Shootings
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by the school shootings in
Ohio. Sometimes, even though it is far away, our kids can hear that news and have some anxiety about it happening here. Here are some resources that you can use to help your children process this event.
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If you choose not to vaccinate...
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Williamsville Pediatrics recommends that you follow the full recommended vaccination schedule as outlined by the CDC. (You can read it here)
If you choose to delay some vaccines or reject some vaccines entirely, there can
be risks. Please follow the steps outlined in this document from the CDC to protect your child, your family, and others.
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What is the Flu?
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We are just now entering into flu season in our area.
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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Dr. Roland Returning to Africa
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Dr. Roland will be returning to Sierra Leone, Western Africa, on a humanitarian trip to provide clean water and medical care.
 You can find more information at ltlol.com or on their Facebook page. first two weeks of March. Please keep him in you thoughts and prayers.
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Newborn Hearing Screening
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Hearing is very important. Your baby needs to hear sounds to learn how to speak and learn about the world. Hearing is important in the early months to prevent possible problems with language or schoolwork later on. Every baby's hearing should be checked as soon after birth as possible and we are happy to report that all babies born in a New York State hospital will have a hearing screening. A screening is a quick check to see if your baby hears.
How your baby's hearing was checked:
A trained person checked the baby's hearing. Either:
- Your baby had a tiny microphone placed in his or her ear (OAE), or,
- Your baby wore special earphones and had tiny pads placed on his or her head (ABR).
- Then, soft sounds were played and your baby's hearing was measured. Most babies will "pass" the hearing screening.
- Out of 1,000 babies, about two to four will have a serious hearing loss.
You should have been given a brochure telling you what your baby's screening results mean. Your baby may need a second screening to be sure he or she hears. Your baby's movements, noise in the room, or fluid in the ear after birth may lead to false results.
If your baby needs a second screening this should be done as soon as possible, usually by a pediatric Audiologist. If your baby has a hearing loss, the sooner you know it, the better. During the early months of life, babies who have a hearing loss often act just like babies who can hear.
When a hearing loss is found early, there is much that parents and professionals can do to help a child develop normally. If your baby passed the screening, this suggests that your baby is most likely hearing normally now. However, this does not mean that your baby will never lose his or her hearing.
A small number of babies who pass the newborn hearing screening may develop hearing loss later in life. That's why it's important to pay attention to your child's hearing.
If you have any concerns about your child's hearing, at any age, please call Hearing Evaluation Services' Wehrle Drive office located next to Williamsville Pediatrics at 633-3344.
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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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