A federal program, WIC (“Women, Infants, and Children”) provides free food to low income families. This excellent program has been funded for many years by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition service. Money is provided to states, who give infant formula and nutritious food to pregnant women and children who qualify. A new [...]
A recent article in the Wilmington (Delaware) News Journal described two studies published recently, suggesting caution in using steroid medications in children. Several patients have asked me about these findings. The new studies were published in the January 22, 2009 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Here is my interpretation of these studies. [...]
Beginning in 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC recommend that children who received their chicken pox vaccine as toddlers should receive a booster shot. This booster is suggested to be given by the time of kindergarten entry, but it may be given as early as 3 months after the initial shot. Any [...]
Welcome to Delaware Modern Pediatrics’ new web site! Our new design is attractive and easy to navigate. But the site still contains all the same great information that our original site held. Browse around! You’ll find information about common pediatric illnesses, behavioral hints, immunization advice, office tidbits, and much more. A new feature is my [...]
