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Dear Parents,
Happy Holidays from all of us at Lake Shore Pediatrics! We wish you and your families a joyful and healthy holiday season. Please read below for winter safety tips, influenza advice and newly accepted insurance plans. Also, visit the links at the end of this newsletter for updates on current medical concerns.
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Winter Sport Safety
Dr. Sheri Ross was recently interviewed for an article published on Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital's web site. In it, she discusses the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia in addition to providing safety tips while sledding, skating and skiing.
You can read the article in it's entirety by clicking here.
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Still Time to Vote!
The online contest to "vote for your favorite doc" sponsored by Chicago Parent magazine has been extended to January 31st. Please follow this link to vote for your favorite doctor or nurse practitioner. Results will be posted to our website as soon as they are available.
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Don't Forget Your Flu Shot
We have seen a few cases of seasonal influenza in our offices recently, so don't forget to make an appointment for your child to receive a flu vaccine this season. All children older than 6 months old should get a flu shot. It is especially important to vaccinate kids with asthma and immune deficiencies.
Remember, many kids need a second flu vaccine 4 weeks after their first if they are younger than 9 years old. Also, if your child did not receive any H1N1 vaccine last year and is younger than 9, they too require a booster dose. We still have a good supply of preservative-free single dose influenza vaccine available.
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Thank you again for your commitment to Lake Shore Pediatrics. Please click on the banner above to visit HealthyChildren.org, a parent-centered website from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Happy New Year,
Lake Shore Pediatrics
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