West Side Pediatrics

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

AAP’s latest immunization schedule is rooted in pediatric science and clinical care, and includes recommendations that will help children build the strongest immune defense against respiratory illnesses, like the flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Learn more about our updated vaccine schedule: https://www.aap.org/

08/20/2025

08/14/2025

Thousands of Ohio children test positive for elevated blood-lead levels each year, with the actual number likely higher due to under-testing.

08/12/2025

Happy back-to-school to all our kids and parents! Remember that this week/weekend is still tax-free to help with your shopping!
Our office is thankful that we have been able to help the Salvation Army West Corp collect backpacks for the kids in our community!

08/08/2025

Due to recent illnesses from people drinking raw milk, I wanted to share some truths and misconceptions about it.

https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/raw-milk-misconceptions-and-danger-raw-milk-consumption

07/25/2025

https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/32665/5-million-swimming-pools-recalled-after-multiple?searchresult=1

Approximately 5 million above-ground swimming pools have been recalled after nine children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years drowned after climbing into the pools.

07/03/2025

Please stay safe this weekend!

​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.

06/23/2025

Whooping cough can make kids sick at any age, but it is especially dangerous for young babies. At least four U.S. infants have died of whooping cough in 2025—two in Louisiana and two in Kentucky—as outbreaks continue.
Children will receive 4 doses of DTaP (the aP part protects against whooping cough) in the first 18 months of their life. The first dose starts at 2 months, but getting 1 dose doesn't confer full protection yet.
The most important way to protect newborns and young infants is to create a "bubble" of immunity for them. Parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, siblings, caregivers - everyone should make sure they have an up to date whooping cough vaccine before you bring your newborn home!
If you have questions about getting family members vaccinated, please call the office and we can help you find places to receive the vaccine!

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by bacteria that attack the lining of the breathing passages. Severe coughing with a "whooping" sound is one of the major symptoms.​

06/23/2025