Framingham Pediatrics

10/03/2025

🩺 At Framingham Pediatrics, we believe preparation is part of excellent care.
This week our providers refreshed their CPR training ✅ — because when it comes to your child’s safety, we never stop learning. 💙

Staying up to date means being ready for every moment, no matter how unexpected.

09/30/2025

Thank you for featuring us on your social media! Learn more about how to treat your baby’s diaper rash from Dr. Hark below!

09/27/2025

We know there has been some recent news about acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism that may be confusing to families.

We, at Framingham Pediatrics, believe in evidence-based medicine and align our recommendations with the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as other reputable medical and scientific groups including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an over-the-counter medicine used to reduce fevers and relieve pain. Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for infants and children as well as during pregnancy when used as directed. The research does not show a causal link between acetaminophen use in pregnant women and autism.

Autism is a complex, highly variable neuro-developmental condition, increasingly linked to genetics. There is no single, root cause of autism or single medication to cure autism. We continue to recommend a multidisciplinary approach that is individualized to each child that may include developmental, behavioral, educational and social supports. These are supports that every child deserves.

If you have any questions about your child’s medications, autism care plan, or other health concerns, please reach out to our office.

For more information, we recommend the following reputable links:
American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/fact-checked/acetaminophen-is-safe-for-children-when-taken-as-directed-no-link-to-autism/?srsltid=AfmBOoqJ2JEAI8aVUvTV24bo-wEVi7Jq4TyDO4WOBxxWi4EurQPmMojP
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2025/09/acog-affirms-safety-benefits-acetaminophen-pregnancy
Emily Oster’s Parent Data Website: https://parentdata.org/is-tylenol-safe-in-pregnancy/

09/23/2025

“Owl you need is love” - and a flu shot! These friendly faces made our flu shot clinic a huge success today. As one parent said “I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the staff at the flu shot clinic. From the moment my 4 and 2 year old entered the building they felt at ease. You turned a scary event into something they actually had fun doing!”

09/22/2025

There is currently a significant amount of mis-information and chaos surrounding vaccines. Please continue to speak with your pediatrician about the best way to protect your children from dangerous and preventable diseases 💉🦠

To protect as many people as possible, AAP recommends that every newborn get the Hepatitis B vaccine as soon as they’re born. Why? Because if a mother has hepatitis B, she can pass it to her baby during birth... and many with hepatitis B don’t know they have it until they face serious liver problems later in life.

Often times, when adults are infected with hepatitis B, their immune system is able to overcome the virus so that it’s no longer a threat. But babies' immune systems aren’t as strong, so vaccinating newborns just after delivery allows their immune system to fight the infection quickly if exposed.

Learn more about the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth from NBC News at the link below.
https://nbcnews.to/4gqnkCY

09/17/2025

This week, we sprinkled 👶🏻🚿Dr. Lu who will be welcoming the newest member of the Framingham Pediatrics family! We can’t wait to meet your little dragon! 🐉

09/15/2025

Did you know September is a peak time for asthma attacks in the US? With the start of school, children with asthma are exposed to more asthma triggers including respiratory viruses (such as the flu), ragweed pollen, and diesel exhaust from buses. We wanted to share some tips to help keep your child's asthma under control.

09/12/2025

✨We are excited to announce that Dr. Liana McCabe will be joining our team in mid-October!✨

Dr. McCabe has been a general pediatrician for over 20 years, having spent the last 12 years in a private practice in Seattle, Washington. She is a graduate of Brown University and Yale University School of Medicine, and did her pediatric residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. McCabe has deep roots in the Greater Boston area, and is excited to be returning to the area with her husband and two teenage children.

Outside of work, Dr. McCabe enjoys trail running with her dogs, biking, telemark skiing and cooking.

Dr. McCabe was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Dr. McCabe is accepting new patients of all ages, and looks forward to building long term relationships with her patients at Framingham Pediatrics. We are currently booking appointments for Dr. McCabe starting in October.
We look forward to welcoming Dr. McCabe to our team, and she looks forward to meeting the Framingham Pediatrics community!

09/12/2025

Whooooo has scheduled their flu shot? Come on in to one of our vaccine clinics and color an 🦉 to decorate our 🪾 scheduling is easy through MyChart!

09/10/2025

🌟 Things Our Patients Are Saying About Us 🌟

We’re so grateful for the kind words from our families! 💙
Here are just a few recent comments:

09/08/2025

With the flu season approaching, we wanted to share some information about the flu vaccine and debunk some common myths.

Now armed with all this information, it's time to schedule your child's flu vaccine!

Framingham Pediatrics will be running Flu Vaccine Clinics on the following days. You can schedule the vaccine clinic appointments through MyChart.

Tuesday, 9/16
Tuesday, 9/23
Thursday, 9/25
Thursday, 10/2
Friday, 10/10
Wednesday, 10/22
Thursday, 10/23
Tuesday, 11/11
Friday, 11/28

08/29/2025

Stay safe on the way to school! Teach your child these tips for riding the bus.