Immunization

01 Aug Your Guide to Well-Baby Visits

Posted at 16:23h in Babies, Child Development, Immunization, New Mom, New Parents, Pediatrics, Physical Exams, Physical Health, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

There is nothing more exciting or more meaningful than bringing home a new baby. As any parent will tell you, while these first months may be filled with plenty of sleepless nights, they are also filled with many memorable milestones and moments that parents will...

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05 Jun The Importance of Your Child’s One Year Checkup

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Eating Habits, Immunization, Pediatrics, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

For so many parents today, watching their infants grow and age is one of the most rewarding parts of being a mom or dad. When your child reaches the one-year mark, it is cause for celebration. You as parents survived the first year! It also...

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21 Mar 8 Ways to Make Your Child’s Vaccination Visit Less Stressful

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Care, Child Safety, Fever, Immunization, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

It is completely normal for babies to cry or be uncomfortable when they need to get their shots. After all, that little pinprick can seem like a lot to your little one. However, babies don't understand how important it is that they get these shots...

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11 Dec The Recent Outbreak of Whooping Cough—What You Should Know

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Child Care, Child Safety, Flu, Immunization, Infections, Pediatrics, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

The contagious bacterial infection known as whooping cough or pertussis recently made headlines, when the Plano Independent School District released a warning about this disease. According to their statement, two students at Clark High School in the Texas town were confirmed as having this highly-contagious...

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05 Dec Why It’s So Important Not to Deviate from the Vaccination Schedule

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Child Care, Child Safety, Immunization, New Parents, Pediatrics, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

During a child’s first two years of life, one of the leading topics of discussion between parents and pediatricians is undoubtedly vaccinations. Today, the CDC recommends that all healthy babies be vaccinated against 12 different viruses or diseases during these first 24 months of life....

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25 Jul Questions for Your Doctor at Your Child’s Back-to-School Checkup

Posted at 10:00h in Child Care, Child Development, Diabetes, General Health, Immunization, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

With August just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to schedule your child for a checkup with your doctor before school starts. An annual checkup is a great way to build a medical record for your child, which can be beneficial when it comes...

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30 May Why We Vaccinate When Justin Timberlake Won’t

Posted at 11:03h in Babies, Child Safety, Flu, Immunization, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

When it first came out that Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel weren’t going to vaccinate their baby, it got a lot of attention. That opened the door for other celebs to comment on vaccinations and whether or not they thought it was a good idea...

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18 Jan Keeping Your Baby Healthy during Flu Season

Posted at 09:11h in Babies, Child Care, Fever, Flu, Immunization, Pediatrics, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

Runny noses, sore throats, high fevers—flu season is upon us! People crowding indoors to escape the cold weather and kids going back to school creates prime conditions for the influenza virus to spread. Here are three tips that can help reduce the likelihood of your...

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