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Flu and COVID Vaccines

As we enter cold and flu season, we are reminding everyone to prevent illness by keeping sick children home until they are fever free for 24 hours and feeling better, being diligent with hand washing, and staying up to date on vaccines.  The seasonal flu and COVID vaccines have arrived at our offices, and we

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What to Know About Cell Phone Use In Schools

Our very own Dr. Perriello has been working with other American Academy of Pediatrics leaders to help provide guidance to schools and families about the benefits of reducing cell phone use in classrooms.  Click to check out some of the information that has been coming out from their important work!

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Updated Weekend Hours

Sunday June 23 was the last day when our pediatricians were responsible for all of the newborns at Martha Jefferson Hospital while on call.  It has been bittersweet to see the end of an era, and we are all reflecting upon the moments that have shaped us, and the incredible nurses and obstetricians whom we

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What to Know About Ticks

Camp and outdoor summer fun is in full swing and many families find themselves worried about tick bites.  Tick borne illnesses are common in Virginia and can have serious complications if not treated.  The best strategy to prevent tick borne illnesses is to prevent tick bites in the first place.  DEET is a bug spray that repels

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Central Virginia Children’s Wellness Initiative

Over the years, Pediatric Associates has made it a priority to improve the lives of our patients in and out of the office.  Examples of these efforts include volunteering at community events, the Reach Out and Read books that all children receive at well visits from 6 months – 5 years, and the food pantry

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Letting Go of Hospital Medicine

51 years ago, Pediatric Associates was founded with a goal of providing excellent comprehensive care to children from birth through adolescence.  With a location just across the street from Martha Jefferson Hospital, it was convenient for physicians to make rounds on newborns and sicker children needing admission.  Back then, our doctors debated if it was faster to hop

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