Seaside Pediatrics of Bluffton

07/23/2025

Our phones and internet are once again operational at our Bluffton office. We have returned to business as usual. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/23/2025

We are currently experiencing as internet outage at our Bluffton office. Our phones and computer systems are not functioning. We are trying to prioritize urgent visits, and encouraging rescheduling of well visits. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will post when our systems and phones are once again operational.

07/22/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/History-of-Immunizations.aspx

Before the modern era of childhood immunizations, parents would have been surprised at the thought that future generations would be able to protect their children from many of the most serious childhood infectious diseases.

07/03/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/why-pediatricians-recommend-vaccines-a-message-to-parents.aspx

Here's why pediatricians recommend vaccines with confidence. As vaccine misinformation comes from the highest levels, they will continue to be there for you to support important parenting decisions.​

07/03/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/stay-safe-this-4th-of-july.aspx

​Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. The AAP continues to urge families view public 4th of July displays rather than buying fireworks for their own or their children's use. Learn more here.

03/21/2025

Thank you Disney VoluntEARS for our new office artwork! Our children will just love them!!!

03/18/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/how-to-protect-your-children-during-a-measles-outbreak.aspx

The recent measles outbreaks have many parents concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your children are fully vaccinated. Learn more here.

03/18/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/power-of-play/Pages/swapping-play-for-screen-tme-during-school-breaks.aspx

03/18/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/stress-free-school-breaks-how-to-plan-for-a-relaxing-reset.aspx

School breaks can be times for your child to rest. They can also be stressful. You can support your child and yourself so you both feel healthy and relaxed by the time school restarts.

01/24/2025

With the overnight freezing temperatures and icing over of the roads, for the safety of our patients and staff, we will be delaying opening until 10 am today, Friday 01/24/25. We will remain open until our usual closing time of 5 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe if traveling on the roads.

01/22/2025

For the safety of our patients and staff, we will be closed tomorrow morning, Thursday 01/23/25. We will be reopening the office at 1 pm tomorrow, and anticipate usual office hours on Friday 01/24/25. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We would recommend use of urgent care or the ER for any urgent medical concerns that cannot await our reopening.

We hope our pediatric patients are enjoying the snow - a rare sight here in the Lowcountry. Stay safe!

12/27/2024

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/When-should-I-introduce-wheat-into-my-babys-diet.aspx

​There is no evidence that waiting to introduce or limiting allergy-causing foods such as wheat or other gluten-containing grains (e.g., rye or barley) beyond 4 to 6 months of age prevents food allergy or the onset of celiac disease.