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The AAP understands that parents may have concerns about vaccinating their children. Vaccines are one of the most successful medical advances of all time. Vaccine safety is an issue of great importance to the AAP and to pediatricians, who support ongoing research and increased funding in this area. In addition, the AAP supports further research into the causes of autism.
The following information is to help parents and caregivers to understand some of the common issues and questions surrounding this topic.
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A Message from...
Dr. Bob, Dr. Joann, and Dr. Dan
We have set aside times for prenatal visits for parents who would like to meet Dr. Bob, Dr. Joann, and Dr. Dan; meet the Andorra Pediatrics Staff, and tour the office.
There is no charge for these visits. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
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 Dr. Dan Has Joined The Practice
Dr. Bob and Dr. Joann are pleased to announce that Daniel S. Selig, MD has joined our practice of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
Dr. Dan will be adding Wednesday evening and Saturday hours. Please call now to make an appointment...
215-483-8558
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Andorra Pediatrics 3D Virtual Office Tour
Our colorful waiting room, filled with toys, is a favorite of the children. Our rooms are identified by color, which makes it easy for the children to find their way back when they go wandering around the office.
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Is Your Child Getting Enough Calcium in His or Her Diet?
A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics is available at .
Dairy health information is available on the American Dairy Association web site, .
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Hip-Hop Culture & Monsters Inc. Trivia
As long-time favorites of the children that visit our office, the Hip-Hop Culture and Monsters Inc. trivia posters are sure to be just as much fun on-line. Try them yourself and see how well you do. |
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Medical Crisis in Pennsylvania
Help Save The Practice Of Medicine In Pennsylvania Before It Is Too Late!
There is a real malpractice crisis in Pennsylvania. Because the risk of extreme malpractice awards has been too high and costly, many private insurance carriers have left the state or have stopped providing malpractice coverage to those doctors (even with a clean claim history) who were left stranded by the carriers who abandoned PA.
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General Child Seat Use Information & Troubleshooting Car Safety Seat Problems
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Smoking & Health Issues
Philip Morris USA agrees with the overwhelming medical and scientific consensus that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema and other serious diseases in smokers. There is no safe cigarette.
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Know How To Use Epinephrine During A Child’s Allergic Reaction
When a child is having a severe allergic reaction, or anaphylaxis, parents need to reach quickly for an EpiPen, Twinject or other self-injectable epinephrine product prescribed by their physician, and use it with confidence. It might save the child's life.
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Visiting AndorraPediatrics.com for the first time?
If you are new to the www.AndoraPediatrics.com web site, we suggest starting your visit with the
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We built this page to help you find the information you’re looking for and explain how the web site is laid out. We describe the different types of material that you’ll find as well as some of the Interactive features on the site. |
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Questions and Answers about MRSA
Answers to commonly asked questions about preventing the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin infections from the CDC...
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern PA "Boy Of The Year"
Shamus was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia on December 16,2003.
Shamus completed his Chemo on June 15th, 2006 and as of June 19th, 2006, his spinal fluid and bone marrow tested "PERFECT"!
He is one "Lucky Irish Moose"!
Visit Shamus' Web Page to find out more about this wondeful story. |
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Tell Us What You Think of AndorraPediatrics.com
Please take a minute to complete the Andorra Pediatrics Web Site Survey. Your feedback will help us make the web site better.
Go To The Web Site Survey... |
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Vaccine Information From The CDC
At a Glance: Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VISs be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given.
Dr. Bob, Dr. Joann, and Dr. Dan would like to particularly mention the following new four vaccines:
Additional vaccines and other related information can be found on the .
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Additional Information from...
Dr. Bob, Dr. Joann, and Dr. Dan
Dr. Bob, Dr. Joann, and Dr. Dan maintains another web site with additional information. Please take the time to visit... .
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Information for "New" or "Soon-To-Be" Parents
As a service to their patients, Dr. R. Selig, Dr. Cozza, and Dr. D. Selig have written several parental handbooks or booklets. These parental handbooks provide valuable information for parents that have newborns or children up to the age of two years old.
"Our goal is to help parents participate in the care of their children. We believe it is important to spend the time necessary to educate parents and caregivers about the daily problems that may be encountered when raising a family."
Andorra Pediatrics has made these booklets available for you to review on this web site. You can find the booklets under the category at the links called and .
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