Announcements
Posted July 4, 2010
Summer break is nearing its midpoint and we hope that you are all enjoying a fun, safe summer. During all of your families' activities please remember sunscreen, insect repellants, and safety precautions. Here is a link to a page by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Summer Safety Hints. (AAP Summer Safety Tips)
We are also beginning to see many children with Swimmer's Ear. Here is a link for ear drops to use daily to prevent swimmers ear (Prevention of Swimmer's Ear). Click here to read or here to hear more information from the AAP on Swimmer's Ear.
With the end of our unprecedented drought and the easing of water restrictions, our lawns are once again growing and being mowed regularly. Here is a link to some safety information from the AAP regarding children and lawnmowers (AAP Lawnmower Safety).
If you have been visiting our offices and like what we are doing, please consider clicking here to vote for us as Best Pediatrician in Gwinnett Magazine.
Finally, we are now entering our busiest season for health maintenance exams and sports physicals. Please call now to schedule your appointments before the beginning of school. To expedite your child's visit, please consider printing out the sports physical questionnaires and filling them out prior to your arrival to our office. You may also download and fill out any update information that you may have.
About Over-the-counter cold and cough medications:
Over the last few months, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has released several statements regarding the safety of over-the-counter cold and cough medications. Their concern has focused on two areas – safety and efficacy. The conclusions of an expert panel convened by the FDA regarding over-the-counter cold and cough medications led the FDA to release guidelines on their use. As a result, we are now making the following recommendations for the treatment of colds and cough.
Under 2 years of age:
- No cold or cough medicines at all.
- If you have been giving your child over-the-counter cold and cough medications you should stop immediately. These medications are not considered safe or effective.
- We suggest using a cool mist humidifier, elevating the head of your child’s bed, nasal saline and gentle suction as necessary, extra fluids, Tylenol or Motrin (for infants over 6 months of age only).
2 to 6 years of age:
- No cold medications are recommended.
- Plain Mucinex or benadryl may be given.
- Avoid the use of multi-symptom medications such as Tylenol Cold.
- Use a marked medication cup, syringe or measuring spoon for every medication that you give to your child.
- We suggest using a cool mist humidifier, elevating the head of your child’s bed, nasal saline and gentle suction as necessary, extra fluids, and Tylenol or Motrin as needed.
Over 6 years of age:
- Benadryl, Delsym or Mucinex may be used for the cough.
- We suggest using a cool mist humidifier, elevating the head of your child’s bed, extra fluids and Tylenol or Motrin as needed.
- If you should decide to use over-the-counter cold and cough preparations for a child over 6 years of age, be sure to measure the medication carefully, follow the dosing directions carefully, and do not give multiple medications.
Click here for a dosing chart by Lawrenceville Pediatrics for acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) ( Dosing Chart ).
Holiday Schedule 2010
- Closed Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day)
- Closed Saturday, July 3 (Independence Day)
- Closed Monday, September 6 (Labor Day)
- Open Wednesday, November 24 (9am - 1pm - Lawrenceville Office Only)
- Closed Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving)
- Open Friday, November 26 (9am - 1pm - Lawrenceville Office Only)
- Open Saturday, November 27 (9am - 12pm - Lawrenceville Office Only)
- Open Friday, December 24 (9am - 1pm - Lawrenceville Office Only)
- Closed Saturday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Open Friday, December 31 (9am to 1pm - Lawrenceville Office Only)
- Closed Saturday, January 1 (New Years Day)