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		West Atlanta Pediatrics News Beat Archived News Articles of Interest:
		Healthy Children Winter Topic Articles: Flu Shots: We are currently offering flu shots to our patients and their parents in both offices. Please call and set up your appointment now!.... Pertussis Outbreak: In response to the recent news of Pertussis outbreaks in the state of Georgia, we are also offering Tdap vaccines to parents.... Updated Asthma Protocols: We have recently updated our asthma protocols. If your child is currently on medication for asthma, we will be asking that you come in quarterly for rechecks... Checkup Schedule: From November through March we have fewer well checkup slots available in order to accommodate the larger number of sick children who need to be seen each day... >>> Read Entire Article Back to top Seasonal Flu Article: The biggest news this time of year relates to colds and flu. As you are all aware, the swine flu is very much in the news. There is a lot of helpful information but also a lot of misinformation. We hope to clarify things for you. If you still have questions after reading the following information about the flu, please do not hesitate to contact us during regular business hours. The swine flu that is prevalent in our area seems to be mild at this point and recommendations for it are the same as the seasonal flu that goes around every year. Influenza is a viral infection of the nose, throat, windpipe and bronchi. The main symptoms are a cough, sore throat and runny nose. Usually there is more muscle pain, headache, fever and chills than seen with the common cold... >>> Read Entire Article Back to top Checkups & Immunizations For Schools: Spring and summer are the seasons for getting caught up with your child’s checkup and immunizations. As kids prepare for sports, camp, school entry and college, many will require current physical exams and updated immunization records. We now advise that all children ages 3 and older have a well child check-up every year as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our checkup schedule for children under 3 remains the same.... >>> Read Entire Article Back to top Summer Health & Safety Topics: There are a number of health and safety concerns that are of particular interest in the spring and summer seasons. This time of year, questions often come up about babysitting tips, water safety, sunburn, poison ivy, bites, stings, and insect repellents. The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided up- to- date, helpful information on these topics for parents on their” Healthy Children” pages.... >>> Read Entire Article Back to top