My dear parents and patients,
On December 30th of this year, I will begin a new chapter in my life by retiring from Pediatric Associates. It was 35 years ago in August 1987 that I became the third physician in a one office practice on Hamilton Road. … Continue reading
If your child is older than 6 months of age and is usually on regular formula (not a specialty product for allergies or other special health needs), this may be an option. In a pinch, you could feed them whole cow’s milk for a brief period of time until the shortage is better. … Continue reading
COVID-19 Testing For Children in Greater Columbus
Frequently Asked COVID-19 Testing Questions
At Pediatric Associates, Inc., we offer comprehensive COVID-19 testing for children in the Greater Columbus area. If your child is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and is in need of a test please schedule an appointment at one of our office locations today! … Continue reading
Pediatric Associates Family,
We endorse the COVID-19 vaccine in the 5 to 11 year old age group. This vaccine has been highly successful at preventing hospitalizations and deaths in the other age groups where it has been given FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). … Continue reading
November Flu Vaccine Clinics for Every Office: Update
Hilliard Flu Vaccine Clinics–CALL for an appointment time
Tuesday, November 9, 6:00-7:30pm
Saturday, November 13, 8:30-11:45am
Thursday, November 18, 6:00-7:30pm
Saturday, November 20, 8:30-11:45am
Lewis Center Vaccine Clinics–CALL for an appointment time
Saturdays, … Continue reading
With all of the changes we have been through in the past year and a half, it’s hard to believe that it is time to get our flu vaccines already! We highly recommend children 6 months and older receive an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. … Continue reading
Pediatric Associates, Inc. is committed to the health and well-being of all our patients. We have been receiving a large number of phone calls requesting COVID-19 testing for children without symptoms who have been directly exposed to COVID-19. At this time, … Continue reading
COVID-19 Vaccination: Questions and Answers
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout now includes people as young as sixteen. Do you recommend it in patients this young?
YES! We believe in the safety and effectiveness of all of the COVID-19 vaccines, but only one vaccine is currently approved for children under age 18 (see below). … Continue reading
Why does my child need a doctor’s clearance to return to sports after a COVID-19 infection?
Researchers have found that a significant number of young, healthy people who have had a COVID-19 infection have evidence of inflammation in the heart (called myocarditis). … Continue reading
Which vaccines are approved by the FDA?
The Pfizer product has been granted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the FDA in age 16 and older (two doses, 21 days apart). Moderna has had a vaccine approved last week for ages 18 and older (two doses, … Continue reading