H1N1 UPDATE (11/06/09)

WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL OF OUR PATIENTS AGES 6 MONTHS THROUGH 22 YEARS RECEIVE BOTH SEASONAL FLU VACCINE AND THE H1N1 VACCINE.   

WE HAVE NO FURTHER APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR H1N1 VACCINE.  WE HOPE TO RECEIVE MORE VACCINE FROM THE STATE SOON.  ***WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE NUMBER OF VACCINES OR DELIVERY SCHEDULE.***  PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR CHILD TO RECEIVE H1N1 FLU VACCINE WHEN AND IF WE GET MORE VACCINE PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO crpaflu@gmail.com WITH YOUR CHILDRENS' NAMES AND AGES.  CHILDREN RECEIVING VACCINE MUST BE PATIENTS OF OUR PRACTICE.  YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH AN APPOINTMENT TIME IF H1N1 VACCINE BECOMES AVAILABLE.  IF YOUR CHILD RECEIVED SEASONAL FLUMIST ALREADY PLEASE INCLUDE THE DATE IN THE EMAIL.  THERE IS A MINIMUM TWO WEEK INTERVAL BETWEEN SEASONAL FLUMIST AND H1N1 MIST.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ANY OTHER CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS TO THAT ADDRESS AS THEY WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE REGARDING APPOINTMENTS FOR H1N1 VACCINE AS THEY WILL ONLY BE HANDLED VIA EMAIL AT THIS TIME. 

WE HAVE NO VACCINE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT PATIENTS OF THE PRACTICE OR PARENTS.  TO FIND A FLU VACCINE VISIT http://www.nj.gov/health/flu/findflushot.shtml or www.bergenhealth.org

WE ARE STILL TAKING APPOINTMENTS FOR THE SEASONAL FLU MIST AND INJECTABLE SEASONAL FLU.

PLEASE NOTE:  CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED SEASONAL FLUMIST MUST WAIT A MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS TO RECEIVE H1N1 MIST. 

WE CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH H1N1 VACCINE TO GIVE BOOSTER DOSES FOR CHILDREN LESS THAN 9 YEARS OLD.  PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.

SAFETY OF ALL FLU VACCINES HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED.  FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT CDC.GOV/H1N1FLU

Important Office Notices
	Vaccine Surcharge Information /  CRPA
	Special Health Insurance Notice /  CRPA
	Cervical Cancer Vaccine Information /  CRPA
	Information on MRSA/ Staph infections /  WebLink
	NJ Pre-Participation Physical Form /  CRPA
	Reaching a Doctor After Hours / CRPA
	Understanding the Charges for Our Medical Services /  CRPA
	Vaccine Policy Statement /  CRPA
	Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide For Parents /  WebLink
	Flu Vaccine Information 2009-2010 /  CRPA
Frequently Asked Questions
	Summer Safety (Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Info) /  WebLink
	Ticks and Lyme Disease /  WebLink
	Benadryl Dosing /  CRPA
	Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen Dosing /  CRPA
	Information on MRSA/ Staph infections /  WebLink
	Safety of Drugs in Breastfeeding (LACTMED) /  WebLink
	Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide For Parents /  WebLink
	Information on Most Childhood Conditions /  WebLink

Staying Healthy
	AAP Injury Prevention Program (TIPP) /  WebLink

Vaccine Information
	Does MMR vaccine cause autism? /  WebLink
	Childhood Immunization Support Program /  WebLink
	New Jersey Immunization Requirements /  CRPA
	A Talk About Vaccines with Dr. Offit /  WebLink
	Vaccine Concerns /  CRPA
	Do Multiple Vaccines Overwhelm the Immune System? /  CRPA
	10 Vaccine Myths -- Busted /  WebLink
	Vaccinate Your Baby /  WebLink
	Vaccine Information Statements /  WebLink
	Vaccine Education (including MMR/autism and thimerosal) - please click on "In the News" /  WebLink
	More Vaccine Education /  WebLink

Nutritional Information
	Picky Eaters /  CRPA
	Appetite Slump in Toddlers /  CRPA
	Recommendations for Sensible Weight Loss/Control /  CRPA
	USDA Food Pyramid /  WebLink
	Mercury in Fish and Shellfish /  WebLink
	Calcium Requirements /  CRPA

Feeding and Development Advice
	2 Weeks /  CRPA
	2 Months /  CRPA
	4 Months /  CRPA
	6 Months /  CRPA
	9 Months /  CRPA
	12 Months /  CRPA
	15 Months /  CRPA
	18 Months /  CRPA
	24 Months /  CRPA
Travel With Children
	Travelers' Health from the CDC /  WebLink
	Traveling with Children from the CDC /  WebLink
	Safe Amusement Parks /  WebLink
	Measles Update for International Travelers /  WebLink

Developmental and Behavioral Issues
	"Time-Out" /  WebLink
	Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Online /  WebLink

Pediatrics in the News
	"Costly Vaccines" from the TODAY Show on NBC (4/2/07) /  WebLink
	Information on MRSA/ Staph infections /  WebLink
	Whooping Cough Cases Rise; Preventable by Vaccine (4/30/08) /  WebLink
	Fathering Autism (7/1/08) /  WebLink
	Measles Makes Unwelcome Return (5/6/09) /  WebLink
Office Newsletters
	Summer 2006 /  CRPA
	Fall 2006 /  CRPA
	Winter 2006 /  CRPA
	Winter 2008 /  CRPA
	Summer 2008 /  CRPA
Useful Websites
	Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network /  WebLink
	American Academy of Pediatrics /  WebLink
	Information on Most Childhood Conditions /  WebLink
	Healthy Minds: Nurturing Your Child's Development (Zero to Three) /  WebLink
Hospital Affiliation
	The Valley Hospital /  WebLink

Chestnut Ridge Pediatrics agrees with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and The American Academy of Pediatrics that ALL CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS - 18 YEARS RECEIVE FLU VACCINATION. Make your child's flu vaccine appointment now. For more information visit http://www.familiesfightingflu.org/

The material provided on this website is for informative purposes only. If you need specific medical advice, please contact the office for an appointment. This site should not be used for emergencies. Please contact the office in the event of an emergency, or call 911.

We require the presence of a parent at check-ups for all children under the age of 18. We feel it is very important that we communicate with and counsel both the teenager and the parent at these yearly check-ups. Please bring a completed copy of the NJ Pre-Participation Physical Exam form (Part A) for athletes. A copy is available and may be printed under "Important Office Notices" to the left.

Prospective patients and expectant parents feel free to call the office to schedule a complimentary appointment to meet with one of our doctors. We will introduce you to our practice and answer any questions you may have.