The Pediatric Group of Southern California

Practice News and Medical Updates

New quarterly Parent Educational Lecture Series
Each quarter, one of our own Pediatricians or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners will be leading an informal discussion for parents on pertinent medical issues. Information will be posted on our website, messaged with Smile Reminder and tweeted from our twitter account @pediatricgroup.

Ear Piercing
Planning on piercing your little one's ears? Let us do it for you! Our office offers professional ear piercing using a sterile technique—starting at age two and above—in a comfortable, kid friendly environment. Please call to schedule an appointment at your convenience.

Gardasil for Boys
We can now protect boys from the spread of genital warts, please ask your doctor about Gardasil for boys which will be added to our routine schedule of vaccines.

In-Home Newborn Exams
We offer newborn exams in the convenience of your home. Please request this unique and personalized service – offered at no additional expense – when you schedule your newborn’s first exam.

Developmental Screening
Early detection of developmental delays is crucial to help your child reach his/her full potential. At The Pediatric Group we use the "Ages and Stages" developmental screening tool. The tool allows us to follow your child's development closely and identify infants and young children with any developmental delays or concerns. If any concern is identified, we will assist you in developing a plan to ensure the best outcome for your child.

Medical Updates

Autism/MMR Study - Fraud
1998 study linking Autism to MMR vaccine is retracted - for more information please read the timesonline.co.uk article here.

Tdap
New Tdap school requirements beginning 2011-12 School Year. Click here to download the pdf.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has been on the rise in California, resulting in a number of infant deaths. There is a vaccine series that children receive to help protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis called DTaP. This series begins in infancy and is usually completed around age 5. Because immunity can fade 5 to 10 years after the last vaccination, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a single dose of Tdap vaccine for people ages 11 to 64.

The Pediatric Group currently offers this vaccine to adults and strongly encourages parents and caretakers of infants to receive it. Please contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine and help stop the spread of pertussis.