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Celebrating Halloween in 2020
We know that honoring celebrations can be really important for our resiliency in times of stress, but we can’t loose our dedication to protecting our families and loved ones. We are all tired, and it can feel hard to have the creative energy to rethink our traditions and make it fun for our children. Fortunately,

Flu Vaccine Appointments!
Flu vaccine is more important than ever in 2020! We want to protect your child from every possible illness at any time, but especially when getting sick means having to consider the diagnosis of COVID19 and all of the stress that comes along with it. We are working hard to safely deliver flu vaccine to

Facing Back to School
As we move into the fall, everyone is facing new challenges. Your child may be getting ready to start distance learning for the fall, or you are navigating keeping your child safe in a daycare center or school open for live instruction. Even families of new babies hoping to nurture their developing minds are finding

A letter from Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville pediatricians and staff
Dear patients and families, PA has dedicated itself to the care of our community’s children for 49 years and counting. The last 4 months have seen unprecedented circumstances. We have risen to the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic and kept our doors open to continue offering quality medical care to all our patients. Unfortunately, this

Trauma and Racism
Now, with the complete upheaval of our lives by COVID19, most families can quickly identify how trauma affects so many parts of our health and well-being. From sleep disturbances to mental health disorders and trouble with focus and attention, it is easy to identify many of these changes in our children now. As pediatricians, we

Quaranteenagers: An Opportunity for Growth
Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can cause fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, changes in sleep or eating patterns, and worsening of mental health conditions among others. You may feel sadness, frustration, irritation, anger, loneliness and other uncomfortable emotions. You many experience difficulty with attention and