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Thank you for choosing Andorra Pediatrics as your medical home for your family. It is our sincere hope that you are treated in a courteous and professional manner at all times by our staff and that we provide the care you expect to your complete satisfaction.
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As the season changes, parents want to know if their child's nasal congestion is due to allergy or colds.
For more information, see the handout in our Knowledge Library.
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A Message from... Dr. Bob, Dr. Joann, and Dr. Dan
 Dr. Bob & Dr. Dan have joined the staff of Abington Memorial Hospital. For moms that are going to deliver at Abington, we can now see your baby in the hospital. Please let us know once you have an approximate due date.
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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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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Vaccine Information From The CDC
: (VIS's) 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 VIS's be reviewed before any vaccines are given. Dr. Bob, Dr. Joann, and Dr. Dan would like to particularly mention the following vaccines:
a single additional dose of the new pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) is now recommended for children ages 2-5 who have not yet received this newer vaccine.
Additional vaccines and other related information can be found on the .
The Influenza vaccine for 2010-2011 will contain both the seasonal and H1N1 components. Flu Vaccines will be available after Sept 15th. Please call to schedule a time to come in. Please review the CDC Vaccines Information Statements to learn about the vaccine and its safety.
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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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Dr. Dan Recommended by Patient in MetroKids Magazine
When MetroKids asked their readers to recommend their Favorite Docs for Children, an Andorra Pediatrics patient replied with...
"A lovely family-run practice with a kid-friendly waiting room. Even though it is a busy (read popular!) office, your child always gets 100% from Dan. Following a bad experience with a large, impersonal practice, we went to Dan on the advice of a work colleague. What a difference! No more rude reception staff, "leave a voicemail for a call back within 2 hours" or having to practically beg for a sick-child appointment for a very sick child. Dr Dan is the best!"
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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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Is Your Child Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D in His or Her Diet
Vitamin D:
Vit D General facts:
New Vit D recommendations:
Many U.S. children, especially minorities, are in need of more Vitamin D, according to the new study: "Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels Among US Children Ages 1 to 11 Years: Do Children Need More Vitamin D?" The study authors reviewed data from the 2001-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and specifically the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in children, age 11 and younger. Currently, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should have vitamin D levels of at least 20 ng/ml and the authors found over 6 million children below this level. Other studies in adults suggest that vitamin D levels should be at least 30 ng/ml. There were 24 million children below this level, including 92 percent of non-Hispanic blacks and 80 percent of Hispanics. Although many studies have demonstrated associations between suboptimal levels of vitamin D and poor health outcomes, more studies are needed both to establish the role of vitamin D in these poor health outcomes, and to determine the appropriate vitamin D supplement requirements for children. ***We consider Vitamin D levels 20 ng/ml or above are normal. Children below 20 ng/ml will require high dose Vitamin D supplements for a minimum of 2 months.
Vitamin D Deficiency Not Just A Problem For Northerners
While a number of studies have documented low vitamin D levels in children living in northern climates, a new study shows it is also a problem in sunny climates of the southern U.S., particularly for black adolescents. The study, "Low 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Adolescents: Race, Season, Adiposity, Physical Activity, and Fitness," published in the June print issue of Pediatrics (published online May 3), measured plasma 5-hydroxyvitamin D levels in 559 black and white adolescents ages 14 to 18 years in Augusta, Ga. Vitamin D levels were tested in all four seasons of the year. More than half (56.4 percent) of the adolescents had vitamin D insufficiency, and 28.8 percent had vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D levels were lowest in winter compared to other seasons of the year. Black teenagers had significantly lower vitamin D levels in every season of the year compared to white teenagers. Adolescents with a higher body mass index had lower vitamin D levels.
Calcium:
National survey data consistently show that most US children older than 8 years fail to achieve the recommended intake of calcium. Maintaining adequate calcium intake during childhood and adolescence is necessary for the attainment of peak bone mass, which may be important in reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Full article:
Calcium:
Inadequate Calcium intake:
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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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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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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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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.
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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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