Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville

The headlines can be dizzying and it is easy to be scared searching vaccine information online.  Many of you may be feeling confused about what immunizations your child should be getting or what is safe.  Fortunately this week the Virginia Department of Health and the AAP have reaffirmed their recommendations, and are both aligned in standing by the

It is common for me to hear from families is that screen time has slipped away over the summer with more time at home.  With our kids heading back to the classrooms, now is a great time to reset the clock on screen time limits.  With swipes and clicks, devices are programing our children’s developing

The Virginia Department of Health is anticipating more cases of measles to be identified in Buckingham County after an initial case on May 8 has led to the discovery of at least 12 more cases.  As a reminder, measles begins with high fever, cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis before the classic rash develops around days

If you have had a recent visit to our office, your digital registration questions may have asked if your child has asthma or uses an inhaler.  This prompt brings up a series of questions about asthma symptoms to put a number on how well your child’s asthma is being managed.  The good news is that

We know there are lots of confusing websites with false information out there that make families question the safety of vaccines.  We love this interactive page with trusted information from the AAP that answers some of the more common concerns we hear from families.  Check it out by clicking on the picture here!

We are relieved that this past week the Virginia Department of Health announced state vaccine guidelines will continue to align with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  As always at Pediatric Associates, we will continue to provide the safe and effective care that our community has counted on for over 50 years.  Despite