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Healthy Living for Kids
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Dear WPC Families,
School is back in session. Watch out for the kids in the morning, waiting for buses! Remember, you can have your well child/school exam any time throughout the year and we can provide you a form that will satisfy next years school requirement. Call now to schedule yours and avoid the summer rush.
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Healthy Living Group Meets
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Come join us for a fun-filled, educational session in our office on Wednesday, October 17th at 6:00pm.
This program, developed by Ruth (one of our nurses), will focus this evening on healthy living with nutritional advice and fun activity ideas for you and your family.
We will supply recipe idease, healthy lunch choices, activity handouts, and interactive play during the meeting for your younger children.
If interested, please RSVP to 631-3510 ext 206 leaving a message with the total number of family members that will be attending.
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Flu Shots Have Arrived!
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We currently have the flu vaccine available in three forms: 
1. Flumist (live virus nasal spray) - approved for 2 years and older in healthy patients
2. Flu shot (preservative free) - for children 6 months to 3 years
3. Flu shot (preservative free) - for children 3 years and older
Call now for your appointment.
Questions about the flu vaccine? Check here for FAQ from the CDC.
9/5/12
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Are We Raising Our Kids To Be Healthy and Strong, or Are Wii Not?
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by Ann C. Olszowka, PT
With another beautiful Buffalo fall fully in swing, many families are relieved that their children can get outside and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Playgrounds are bustling with children eager to move their bodies and test their limits, and community recreation programs and pools are in full swing providing our kids with sports, games and activities. Exercise is a natural part of kids' daily routines, whether it be from bike-riding around the neighborhood, playing backyard games with their friends or going on evening walks with their families.
Unfortunately, with the school routine and cooler weather arriving, opportunities and interest in being outdoors come to a screeching halt. Only the hardiest of children don their warm clothing and brave the elements for outdoor play in any weather. Most children rely on weekly organized indoor sports and 45 minute Phys. Ed. classes to remind them of the importance of exercise....
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Tool for Parents
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Is your child sick? Whether you're on the go or at home, this app will help you know
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what to do next.
What should you do if your child develops a fever, cough, vomiting, rash, sore throat or head injury? When can your child return to school or child care after an illness? These are medical advice questions that all parents have. Health problems can arise anytime - evenings, weekends, when you're at work or traveling or your doctor's office is closed.
KidsDoc is designed especially for these times. The care guides help you make smart decisions on what level of care (if any) is needed and how to provide speedy symptom relief for minor illnesses or injuries you can manage on your own.
KidsDoc is derived from the clinical protocols used by pediatricians and nurses in 10,000 practices and 400 nurse advice call centers in the US and Canada. They have been tested for 15 years on more than 150 million symptom calls.
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Our Facebook page is actively updated with new and useful information for parents. Check it out for the latest news in children's health, parenting advice and Williamsville Pediatrics updates. Follow the link above to "Like" us!
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Advanced Asthma Care
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Advanced Asthma Care at WPC
Williamsville Pediatrics has long been on the forefront of advanced pediatric asthma care in the area. We have recently updated our spirometry (lung function testing) so that we can accurately measure your child's pulmonary health.
If your child has asthma, make sure that he or she benefits from our yearly Asthma Review at your well visit.
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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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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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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.
Learn more about our staff!
Sincerely,
Williamsville Pediatric Center
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