Advocare Pediatric Arts

12/13/2025

We intend to have our usual Sunday hours tomorrow in Butler for sick visit appoinents. If we have to push back our start time due to the impending snow, we'll post it here. Stay safe and warm. ❄️☃️

12/12/2025

"Global childhood immunization efforts represent one of the greatest achievements in improving lives, livelihoods and the prosperity of societies. During the past 50 years, childhood immunization has saved at least 154 million lives."

New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism.

12/09/2025

We are often asked why hepatitis B vaccine is given to babies. Here is a brief synopsis. Please be mindful of where you get your medical information.

Immunizing newborns against hepatitis B is critical to reduce chronic hepatitis B later in life. False claims that call this benefit into question jeopardize the health of children.

12/04/2025

Please be advised that our Wayne office will be closed today, December 4, due to staffing issues. Dr. Horowitz and Dr. Liu will be in Butler today.

11/27/2025

We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our patients, their families, and our staff!

11/26/2025

Please vaccinate. Pertussis (whooping cough) can be deadly. No vaccine is 100% effective, but it will usually keep your child out of the hospital. Giving no vaccine at all is 0% effective.

Nationwide, there have been more than 25,000 pertussis cases this year.

11/25/2025

College kid home on Thanksgiving break? Now is the perfect time to get them the flu shot so it'll be effective by finals.

11/23/2025

Thanksgiving week is here! We expect a spike in respiratory illnesses after holiday gatherings, but hand washing and covering your coughs can help. Please note the office will be closed on Thursday so that our staff can be with their families. We are open every other day, including Friday through Sunday. Enjoy the holiday season!

11/15/2025

ALL By Heart formula has been recalled. Do not use it. Watch for signs of botulism. Read the article for more information. And reach out to us with questions.

Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.

11/11/2025

Thank you to all the veterans!

11/10/2025

For those of you who use By Heart infant formula, please check to make sure your cans are not affected by this recall.

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled.

11/08/2025

Show this to your kids. It's an important lesson.