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We Continue to Recommend AAP Vaccine Guidelines
At Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville, we are committed to providing the best care for the children and teens in our community, as we have for more than 50 years. This includes recommending safe and effective vaccines to all of our patients following established guidelines recommend by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Find out more here!

There Has To Be A Better Way!
Sometimes life just feels impossible. I keep this photo by my desk to help ground me when I find myself overwhelmed by what’s in front of me. And as parents, we have all been there! When your kids are sick, it can bring your entire family life to a halt. Especially with rising health care

Holiday Office Hours at PAC
Even on snowy days, we try our best to stay available to our patients because sick kids don’t take days off! We post weather alert banners on our website, and notify families via facebook, and tv29/newsplex sites in the event it is unsafe to open the office or we need to close early. There is

Upcoming Prenatal Classes
Calling all expecting families! Spread the word and join us for one of our upcoming prenatal classes! More than just checking a box on your to-do list, this is valuable time to help you feel more prepared for the amazing journey ahead! Sign up here!

Fall is on the way!
Just a few weeks until the official start to fall, and it is time to start thinking about seasonal illness! FLU VACCINE is available now and recommended for everyone! You can get a seasonal flu vaccine at any office visit or schedule a nurse visit. As always, we will host larger flu clinics throughout the

September is Suicide Prevention Month
Mental health takes care and nurturing just like so many aspects of health and wellbeing. When I have concerns about a patient’s mood, something we always talk about is safety. Even impulsive actions in response to mood can have devastating outcomes and is unfortunately not uncommon. In fact, suicide is the second leading cause of