Denise Wolken MD Pediatrics

09/23/2025

Guidelines when bringing a new baby home. Check out this article and other great parenting advice from healthychildren.org

​Infants are most susceptible to life-threatening infections from whooping cough and have very little immunity. By surrounding a baby with only immunized people, you cocoon the baby against serious infections.

01/28/2025

Welcome 2025!

​Instead of simply making the same-old lofty New Year's resolutions, here are a some concrete and tangible parenting goals to set for the year ahead that can benefit the whole family.

11/17/2023

High lead levels found in these brands of cinnamon applesauce has affected children in Onondaga County and Utica area.

Do not eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of recalled apple cinnamon fruit pouches. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

10/29/2023

RSV season has started. Helpful hints from the AAP
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/rsv-when-its-more-than-just-a-cold.aspx?_gl=1*1lrhqxu*_ga*NjQ2ODQ0OTExLjE2ODQ5ODU1NTE.*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*MTY5ODUyNTc2NC44LjEuMTY5ODUyNzc3NC4wLjAuMA.

​​Almost all children get RSV at least once before they are 2 years old. For most healthy children, RSV is like a cold. But, some children get very sick with RSV. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your child.​

10/16/2023

The updated COVID vaccine is available in my office for my patients 6 month olds to 11 year olds. Call and make an appointment

Here’s how to schedule a COVID shot or updated booster for your baby, child or teen. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends COVID vaccines for kids 6 months and up.

10/09/2022

If you are looking for Dr Wolken this week, you won’t find her in the office. She is a forever learner and learning to be a better pediatrician at the AAP National Convention. There is coverage in place all week. The office is closed on Monday October 10th. If you have concerns about a sick child this week ,call early in the day if your child needs to be seen.

03/28/2022

https://healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Ten-Things-Parents-Can-Do-to-Prevent-Su***de.aspx

Video - Here are ten things parents can do to help prevent su***de and let their children know they are there to help.

12/12/2021

How to Buy Safe Toys

Each year thousands of children are injured by toys. Read on to learn what to look for when buying toys that are safe.

11/23/2021

Finally it is the Kids Turn to get the COVID vaccine. We are so excited to offer the Pediatric COVID vaccine in our office for our established patients. Schedule an appointment for kids 5yr -11yr to get the vaccine.

Here’s how to schedule your child’s COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone, including children who are eligible to get the shot. Prevent serious illness by getting the vaccine for your child.

11/02/2021

So excited that protection is on the way to help your children 5-11 yo

Vaccination is the best way to protect your child from COVID-19. Learn how mRNA vaccines work like invisible coaches to teach your child's immune system to r...

10/19/2021

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Self-Soothing-Helping-Your-Baby-Learn-This-Life-Skill.aspx

So helpful for those new parents to learn ways to calm a crying baby

crying-colic~The term “self-soothing” can sometimes be interpreted as a parent making a baby “cry it out” or ignoring their cries. This is absolutely not true.Allowing babies to learn calming strategies gives them an important life skill​.

10/03/2021

Question
Can my child get a COVID vaccine with their other immunizations?

Shaquita Bell, MD, FAAP
Answer
​​Yes, your child can get a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other immunizations they need. Watch this video for more information.
https://youtu.be/CSrOfUOqE_s

More information
Ask the Pediatrician: When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Ask the Pediatrician: Why is it so important for my kids to get caught up on their childhood immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Recommended ​Immunization Schedules​
Multiple Vaccinations at One Time
This video was produced by Kaiser Family Foundation under its Greater Than COVID public information response in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics.


Shaquita Bell, MD, FAAP
Shaquita Bell, MD, FAAP, ​is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, and Interim Senior Medical Director of the Seattle Children’s Hospital Center for Diversity and Health Equity. She practices pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic.

Shaquita Bell, MD explains that there is no need to worry about scheduling between your child's COVID vaccine and other vaccines. Children 12 and older are e...