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From the Writer’s Almanac:
The first large field trial of Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine began on this date in 1954.
Outbreaks of poliomyelitis were first recorded more than a thousand years ago. The incurable disease is caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells and sometimes even the central nervous system itself; … Continue reading
Here are some great tips from Dr. Eileen to help with your child’s bedtime routine…
Children need to sleep well in order to grow optimally, eat well, learn at school and handle the daily stresses of relationships with friends/family. Having a consistent bedtime and sleep routine will go a long way towards establishing life long healthy sleep habits. … Continue reading
Pediatric Wellness Group will be closed on Monday February 15th in observance of President’s Day.
We will resume normal hours on Tuesday February 16th.
Click here for more information on After Hour Pediatrics
Have a safe and healthy Holiday. … Continue reading
We’ve been getting quite a few questions about Zika virus, and wanted to share some important facts with you:
Right now Zika virus infections are very rare in the US. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, … Continue reading
With all this rain we’ve been getting more questions about how to keep children safe in cars. We’ve also been getting lots of questions about the new car seat laws that were recently signed into law by Governor Brown. From the California Highway Patrol website:
Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. … Continue reading
We currently only have the injectable vaccine for children under 3 years of age, and will continue to have our drop in flu clinics. This clinic is for established patients of PWG only. We will continue to keep you posted with updates on supplies and clinic times via our website and facebook page. … Continue reading
Pediatric Wellness Group will be closing at noon on Thursday December 31st and closed on January 1st, so our staff can spend time with their families. We will be open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for urgent care on Saturday January 2nd. … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We are closed today, November 26th, so that our staff can spend time with their families. We will be open again Friday November 27th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and Saturday November 28th from 9:00 am to 12: pm. … Continue reading
Updated October 15, 2015
Yes, it’s that time of year again. We have received flu vaccines and will be starting our drop in flu shot clinics Wednesday October 14th. This clinic is for established patients of PWG only, and only while supplies last. … Continue reading
Children and Media – Tips for Parents
The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
In a world where children are “growing up digital,” it’s important to help them learn healthy concepts of digital use and citizenship. … Continue reading