Immunizations
Post by : admin | Post on : April 4, 2017 at 5:38 am
Germs abound everywhere and we are constantly in touch with things, people and activities that have the potential to cause ill-health or sickness, particularly among children.
The body’s defense against this constant exposure to things that may make children sick is natural immunity. Natural immunity can be innate, which means that it is inherited from the mother during pregnancy, or acquired, that which is gotten from exposure to germs after birth. The innate immunity tends to last only for a short while after the baby is born, at which time the need for acquired immunity becomes necessary.
Immunizations help us to possess this very essential acquired immunity, without having to suffer from the disease itself, by challenging the body to produce antibodies against potential diseases.
At PrimeCare Pediatrics, we believe that every child should be immunized. There may be a few children who are not able to take certain immunizations because of hypersensitivity, or allergy to certain components of the vaccines.
We follow the immunization schedule which is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This schedule is constantly being revised as new knowledge is acquired and new vaccines become recommended.
Diseases
Scientists are constantly working to develop immunizations that can prevent diseases. Currently immunizations are available for use in children against the following disease conditions, or that which is caused by these agents. Other immunizations are also available for special situations.
- Diphtheria
- Human Papilloma virus (HPV)
- Meningitis
- Pertussis (Whooping cough)
- Tetanus
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- Poliomyelitis
- Rubella (German Measles)
- Haemophilus Influenza
- Rotavirus
- Hepatitis A and B
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- Influenza
- Mumps
- Pneumococcal disease
- Varicella (Chicken pox)
- Measles
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Important Immunization Information
Immunization Requirement For School
Two doses each of Hepatitis A and Varicella (Chicken Pox) are now required for entry into all Georgia schools beginning in 2007. Both series can be given beginning at 12 months of age.
The latest recommendation is for middle-schoolers to receive the Tdap, Meningitis and HPV vaccines. This is also true for all teenagers. These vaccines can be conveniently administered at the 11-year well check.
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Newborn Care
Post by : admin | Post on : April 4, 2017 at 5:37 am
Everyone needs adequate nutrition, and so does your baby. The most natural food for babies is breast milk. Newborn baby and infant care requires special preparation and attention. One of the first challenges soon after birth, as mother and baby bond together, is the feeding process.
Hopefully the mother is properly prepared and ready for this wonderful experience. The recommended choice of nutrition for the baby is breast feeding, with formula (cow or soy based) as an alternative. Among the preparations that need to be made during pregnancy, and probably the most significant, is the decision whether to breast feed or not. Breast milk is the natural baby food, and if there are no other factors preventing that, we encourage all mothers to breast feed.
What If I do not Breast Feed?
If for any reason you are not able to breast feed your baby, your next alternative will be to resort to bottle feeding by using infant formula.
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Now That You Are Pregnant
Post by : admin | Post on : April 4, 2017 at 5:36 am
Congratulations on your pregnancy! A pregnancy that is planned is a thing of joy.
There are many changes and adjustments that come with pregnancy. The obvious one is the rapid physical transformation that the mother undergoes over the period of nine months as she carries the pregnancy to term.
As the baby grows and she becomes more robust, the child in her continues to develop as depicted in the ultrasound image below. Click to enlarge.
Other adjustments may mean the need to either re-arrange the house or even acquire and move to a new house, financial planning and re-ordering in preparation for the new addition to the family, and sometimes a career change, job switching, or an outright abandonment of a career; a move which may be temporary or permanent.
Some of the other changes however may be less obvious, changes such as emotional and personality changes.
Pregnancy therefore can be a stressful time in any woman’s life.
Remember however that it only lasts for nine-months, but the joy and fruit of it will last a life-time.
Useful Advise
- Rest adequately
- Develop a healthy eating habit
- Exercise regularly, as permitted by your physician
- Visit your doctor regularly
- Do not drink or smoke while pregnant
- Before taking any medication, check with your doctor
Breast Feeding
Among the preparations that need to be made during pregnancy, and probably the most significant, is the decision whether breast feeding is an option for you or not. Breast milk is the natural baby food, and if there are no other factors preventing that, we encourage all mothers to breast feed.
Bottle Feeding
Bottle feeding may be your next option if for any reason you are not able to breast feed your baby. There are many different kinds of infant formula to choose from, and we encourage you to discuss the issue before hand with your pediatrician if possible, or call our office.
If you choose this option, be aware of the bottle-feeding tips.
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Parenting Resources
Post by : admin | Post on : April 4, 2017 at 5:35 am
Mother and Child
Parenting can be very challenging. It starts right from the time that you arrive home with your child, if not before. It is a process that goes on continually as your child grows and develops, and as long as they remain at home, and sometimes, long afterwards. At PrimeCare Pediatrics, our mission is to help you find a pediatrician office in Newnan that will help you in this process.
Family
It is different for every parent and every child.
Welcome to Parenthood
Below are a few common issues that most parents encounter as they parent their children. Remember that these are for general information purposes only and may not be applicable to you or your child’s situation. For specific issues pertaining to your circumstances, please call your pediatrician or contact our office.
Creating a Family Tradition
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Common Childhood Illnesses
Post by : admin | Post on : April 4, 2017 at 5:34 am
As they grow and develop, children come in contact with and may sometimes suffer from a variety of common illnesses. Fortunately, most of these illnesses and diseases are mild and self-limited. In order words, they go away either without or with minimal intervention.
Some may require a visit to the doctor. Others may last a few days to weeks and vary in severity.
You will find below information on some of the common illnesses that tend to afflict children. Some of the images may be graphic. Viewer’s discretion adviced.
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