Children need and love to be outdoors. Fortunately, the chance of your children becoming infected by ticks is quite low, especially when you take steps to reduce the risk of bites.
If you see a small brown bug attached to your child's skin, it may be a tick. A wood tick (dog tick) is the size of an apple seed. A deer tick is the size of a poppy seed or pinhead. After feeding on blood, ticks can swell to triple their size and are easier to see. Most tick bites are harmless. However, wood ticks can sometimes pass on Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Colorado tick fever, and deer ticks can sometimes pass on Lyme disease.
If a tick is still attached to the skin, it will need to be removed.
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 at our Enola location beginning on 6/5/2025.
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.
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.
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.
We are now back to seeing well visits AND sick visits at BOTH of our locations. Please take note of whether your appointment is at our Enola office or our Camp Hill office when you schedule. And, as always, your appointment reminder will indicate the location as well.