Fort Worth Pediatrics Southwest Office

12/30/2011

Rare Infections and Infant Formula
There have been reports of 3 cases of a very rare infection, including one death, in infants in Missouri and Oklahoma. An investigation is under way to determine the source of the bacteria that caused the infections. Two of the infants were on the same infant formula—Mead Johnson Enfamil Newborn—the third infant was on a different formula. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Mead Johnson are investigating to see if there could be any link between the formula and these bacteria—Mead Johnson has reportedly tested the batch of Enfamil formula and found NO EVIDENCE of any bacterial contamination. The FDA’s investigation is ongoing and they have issued no statements. Some retailers have pulled the Enfamil formula from their shelves as a precaution, but there has been no directive to do this from the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) or FDA, and no evidence that the formula is unsafe or related to these infections. We will continue to monitor this news, but at this time there have been only three cases in the entire country and none in Texas.

11/22/2011

Thanksgiving Holiday Office Hours

Fort Worth Pediatrics offices will have office hours throughout the Thanksgiving Holidays:

Wednesday, November 23 - All offices will be open ALL DAY

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day - Only the Clear Fork office will be open in the morning for urgent sick visits, but patients from of all three Fort Worth Pediatrics offices can be seen there on that day- call your regular doctor's main office number to schedule an appointment.

Friday, November 25 - All offices will be open ALL DAY

Saturday, November 26 - All offices will be open 8-noon for urgent care appointments

Sunday, November 27 -All offices will be open 8-noon for urgent care appointments.

11/22/2011

First Cases of Flu reported in Texas--Get Your Flu Vaccine NOW

The first cases of influenza have been reported in the state of Texas. The flu usually hits a peak after the first of the year, so there is still plenty of time to get the flu vaccine. All of our Fort Worth Pediatrics offices have both the injectable vaccine and nasal flumist available to give to your child. No doctor appointment is required, but it is best to call your doctor's nurse to find out the best time to come in for your vaccine.

09/29/2011

FLU VACCINE IS HERE
Flu vaccine is now available for all patients in our office. We recommend that all children from 6 months to 18 years of age get the flu vaccine yearly to prevent the flu. Children 6 months old up to 2 years and those with asthma get the injectable flu vaccine. All others 2 years and older can get the nasal FluMist. The flu vaccine can be given at any appointment if your child is not running fever. You can also bring your child in and the nurse can give the vaccine without a doctor’s appointment—call ahead to the nurse so they can tell you the best times to come.

08/30/2011

Flu Vaccine Update
We now have both the injectable and nasal flu vaccines in stock for patients 6 months and older. We have not yet received flu vaccines from the State for CHIPS and Medicaid patients.

08/09/2011

Flu Vaccine
We have received an initial shipment of the FluMist (nasal flu vaccine) for the 2011-2012 flu season, and it is available to be given NOW to eligible patients. The FluMist is recommended for ALL children 2 years and older. We do not yet have injectable vaccine (for 6 months - 2 years old, or those who have asthma), or the vaccine from the State for those patients covered by CHIP and Medicaid.

07/21/2011

McNeil, makers of Tylenol, has announced it will no longer make acetomenophen infant drops. Both the Infant and Children's Tylenol and acetomenophen will now have 160mg/5ml (supplied with a measuring cup or syringe). Follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your child's weight.

07/01/2011