Recent measles outbreaks have many families concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your children are fully vaccinated.
Thanks to vaccines, most children will never get whooping cough, tetanus, polio or meningitis—so we rarely see how serious these diseases can be. As a result, parents may wonder if their child needs all of the recommended vaccinations.
Perhaps you've asked yourself this question and Googled it. These days, it's easy to search online for answers that support a belief about risks of vaccines. But the bulk of these claims are inaccurate and unproven. A lot of this information is not just scary—it has caused parents to second-guess the facts they hear from their pediatrician and other trusted sources. And it scares people away from a vaccine that could save their child's life.
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Healthy Weight and Your Child is a new program through the YMCA Center for Healthy Living. It creates a safe, fun, and active environment for children and families to explore proven methods of living a healthier lifestyle.
Children need and love to be outdoors. Fortunately, the chance of your children becoming infected by ticks is quite low if you take steps to reduce the risk of bites.
We know how important it is to get quick, convenient care when your child isn’t feeling their best. That’s why we’re now offering Express Care appointments which you can schedule on-line through our website. These are available at our Enola location only.
Please note the following change to JDC’s procedure for seeing your newborn in the hospital.
It is with both gratitude and heartfelt sadness that we announce the upcoming departure of Dr. McHugh from JDC Pediatrics in August 2025.
Are you expecting? Congratulations! We are now accepting newborns into the practice.
The next time you come into our office for an appointment, you may notice some new ways that we are communicating with you and sending out information.
Certain ADHD medications are still facing significant shortages. If you are experiencing difficulties in locating your child's ADHD medication, this information may help.
Whether it's for sports, summer camp, daycare, or a learner's permit, your child will most likely need a physical form filled out by us at some point. We’d like to let you know about a change in how we will be giving completed forms back to you.
Before you pick up the phone to call us for an appointment you may want to check “Is Your Child Sick” on our website's home page. You will find helpful advice on managing your child’s symptoms.