We are all heartbroken and horrified by this week’s mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. It can be a struggle on how best to talk to and support our children when they ask us, “is it safe for me to go to school today?” We've gathered several educational resources below to serve as a guideline…
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Children & COVID-19 Vaccines
Our practice, Pediatric Partners, along with the American Academy of Pediatrics urge all adults and teenagers (16 years old and above) receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. There are essentially no medical contraindications except for upcoming surgery with anesthesia, current febrile illness or history…
Coronavirus: Safe social distancing with children
Written by Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician at Pediatric Partners Social distancing, is a new term to most people. Generally, it means limiting a person’s interactions with other people in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Individual states are making different, and often changing, recommendations that can be confusing. What should social distancing look like…
COVID-19 FAQ's
Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine? Last updated: August 19th Q: Which COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for use in the US? A: The US has two mRNA and one viral vector COVID-19 vaccines with good safety and efficacy profiles recommended for use in response to the pandemic. On May 12, 2021, CDC approved the use of…
A Letter From Dr. Schechtman
3/13/20 10:00am Dear Pediatric Partners’ patients, families, neighbors and staff:Para version en Español por favor haga click aquí y cambie el idioma de la página de inglés a español en el botón de menú de idioma que se encuentra en el borde superior. As a valued patient and partner of our Pediatric Partners’ family, I…
Talking to Children About COVID-19
Dear parents, your family’s mental health is extremely important during this outbreak of COVID-19, here is some advice on how to handle this event we are all experiencing… Remain calm: Be mindful of your reactions. It is very important as children tend to react more off of a parent’s reaction than what they hear on…
