PMG News

Flu Vaccine

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:07:32 -0700

Flu Vaccine is now available at Pediatric Medical Group. We expect regular shipments of vaccine over the coming weeks and months. There is no anticipated shortage, and everyone should be able to be vaccinated. At this time, children with pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, children 6 months to 2 years old, and the siblings of infants under 6 months should contact our office to schedule an appointment to receive a flu vaccine.
For more information about influenza:
CDC Flu
Flu Vaccine Information Sheet
FAQ:
Q:What is in the Flu Vaccine for this year?
A: The flu vaccine this year contains protection against influenza A & B (Including H1N1).
Q: Do I need one or two flu shots this year?
A:You need ONE shot if:
1. You are 9 years old or over OR
2. You are 8 years or younger AND
-Got 2 seasonal flu vaccines in one year AND received at least one H1N1 last year
You need TWO shots (separated by 4 weeks) if:
You are 6 months through 8 years AND
-You have not gotten 2 seasonal vaccines in one year AND/OR
-You did not receive at least ONE H1N1 last year

Paperless Prescriptions

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 13:38:12 -0700

At the Pediatric Medical Group, we continue to look for innovative ways to stream line our services.

We now will be able to send your prescriptions wirelessly directly to the pharmacy. This should save you the time and frustration of a paper prescription.

It will take just a few minutes to sign up: Please navigate to www.relayhealth.com and follow the instructions to register as a new user. Unfortunately, we lack the capability to sign up for you or register you at the time of your visit, but can continue to provide you with a paper prescription, if that is your preference. Once signed up with Relay Health you will also be able to email your doctor with routine questions. Of course, please call the office directly for any urgent concerns.

Lactation Consults

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:48 -0700

Here at PMG, our own Advice Nurse/Lactation Educator is able to assist you with lactation techniques, tips for breast comfort and health, feeding schedules, etc. at any of your baby’s well visits. You may see (schedule) Joanne either after a well visit, on a separate day, or simply inform your doctor during your visit.
Joanne looks forward to helping you achieve a successful and rewarding breast feeding experience.

Examine Your Child's Ears

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 11:52:49 -0700

Learn How to Examine Your Child’s Ears!

Some of you may recall that over the years, Dr. Berberich has taught parents how to examine their children’s ears to rule out ear infections. This can be done in groups or individually by prior arrangement. It does require two “examiners,” your child must be three years old or a very cooperative one or two year old. The instruction typically involves more than one session, lots of “homework,” and periodic reinforcement. If you are interested, contact Ellie in our office.

Dr. Berberich Helps Children with Immunizations

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:48:01 -0700

Many of you already know that together with Zachary Landman, Dr. Berberich conducted research evaluating a new distraction technique for children receiving injections. This has now been shown to work very well in 4-6 year old children, and Dr. Berberich is available to work with your child if he or she is anxious or frightened about shots. Older children can also avail themselves of this technique, but unfortunately, it does not seem to impress kids under the age of three or those who have trouble following directions. If you know in advance that your child is likely to be bothered by the shots he or she is scheduled to receive, you can ask to have your appointment on a day when Dr. Berberich is seeing patients in the office.