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We Still Have Flu Vaccines!

Flu vaccine is now required by the State of Connecticut for all children in day care or preschool who are over 6 months and under age 5 years of age as of 12/31/11. We recommend flu vaccine for all persons over the age of 6 months, especially those with underlying health issues

The Pediatric Center will continue to offer Flu vaccine for all of our patients during "Walk-In".
8-9 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
No appointment is necessary!

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What's New at TPC

Wintertime!
Waking up in the dark; home from school in the dark...Isn't it exciting!

Just remember to stay warm and dry….and keep in mind that April is approaching!

NEW!!: IMPACT TESTING For Concussion Management

Many of our student athletes are at risk for concussions. In order to manage these athletes using best practices, we recommend they should all have baseline cognitive tests before play and then have repeat testing when they are recovering from a concussion. These are computerized tests. This enables us to make better and safer decisions regarding return to play advice. Testing is done by appointment in our office and takes 20-30 minutes to complete.

Office Update

• Veda Tyson (our psychiatric nurse practitioner) has increased her hours at the office! She specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and their families with behavioral issues. Speak to one of the practitioners if you think that you may need her help.
• Adrienne Nash (our other psychiatric nurse practitioner) has decided to leave practice and take care of her growing family. We thank her for her expertise, common sense, and friendship.

Office Notes

• Flu season is still ahead of us and we recommend vaccine for almost everyone! We have a limited supply of vaccine still available so make an appointment (or use our walk-in hours)
• Hepatitis A vaccine is now required for kids entering KG in CT.
• There are a number of new recommendations for adolescent vaccines: including Hepatitis A, Meningitis, Human Papilloma Virus for boys, and Adacell. Please speak to one of us or explore the vaccine links on this site for further information.

Remember

• We have mentioned before about the new Tylenol doses. They are just being shipped to the stores now, so be very careful about giving the appropriate amount (see above link)
• Check our “twitter” feed for last minute office closings due to inclement weather or other emergencies. It is located on the right side of our home page.

TPCG (The Pediatric Center Gossip)

• Charlotte Ann Nash: born February 2012 to Adrienne and Ray, is doing very well despite starting off in a Honda CRV near Triangle St Substation, Danbury, CT

Below are resources for parents of kids pre-school to Grade 12 or for parents of kids going to college. They include information on alcohol and other drugs (eg . facts and tips for parents), insight on age-appropriate discussions and much more.

1. For Parents of kids pre-school to Grade 12, go to:
www.drugfree.org On the home page, click on Prevention, there is a parent tool kit that has age appropriate discussion points for parents. Click on here to go directly: http://parent.drugfree.org/YourChild/
This website also has tips and resources for parents who suspect their kids are using alcohol and other drugs. For information on this, click onto Intervention on the home page.

2. For parents of kids in college or going to college for the first time, go to:
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov, Includes a "guide along with links to alcohol policies at colleges across the country, an interactive diagram of the human body and how alcohol affects it, an interactive alcohol cost calculator..."
Attached is a sample of their resource materials - a 2 page sheet for parents titled:
FALL SEMESTER: A TIME FOR PARENTS TO REVISIT DISCUSSIONS ABOUT COLLEGE DRINKING

3. The Power of Parents handout (in both English and Spanish)This publication was created by the LFCRAC Prevention Partnership Committee and has facts, tips and additional resources for parents. To read and/or download a copy, go to www.lfcrac.org. and click on the brochure which is on the home page.

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