Biskup and Segui Pediatric Partners, P.C.

09/03/2025

Flu season is just around the corner! And flu shots have arrived!

It’s hard to believe summer is over, school is back in session and cold and flu season is almost here!

Dr. Biskup and Dr. Segui’s tips to stay healthy this fall and winter:
1. Get your Flu shot at our office. They are in stock for all insurance types. Call now to schedule 815-469-8700.
2. Wash your hands frequently and cover your cough by coughing into your elbow.
3. Wear a mask if you have a bad cold or cough around the very young, the very old or those who have a weak immune system.
4. Eat healthy, stay active and get enough sleep!

03/08/2025

Serious Measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico
Are you worried about the measles outbreak? Are you wondering about treatment of Measles?
The most important thing you can do to protect your child from measles is to get them vaccinated. The 2 doses of measles vaccines that we recommend can offer your child 97% protection from this deadly virus. It is one of our most effective vaccines in preventing disease.
Wondering about what you are hearing in the news about vitamin A? Read more here from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Vitamin A does not prevent or cure measles, and too much vitamin A can cause serious health problems. Vitamin A treatment for measles can only help if a child is already sick. It doesn't help when used instead of the vaccine. T​he best way to protect your family is by choosing to have your child i...

02/10/2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 47 children have died of the flu so far during the 2024-’25 season. Flu activity remains elevated and is increasing across the country, according to new data from the CDC.
It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine! AAP and CDC recommend everyone six months and older get vaccinated against flu. So far, 44.1% of U.S. children have been vaccinated for the flu which is down from 48.8% at the same time last year. Learn more at https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/31260/Pediatric-flu-deaths-reach-47-in-2024-25-season?searchresult=1

02/10/2025

AAP joined American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG, American College of Physicians (ACP), American Osteopathic Association, and American Psychiatric Association in calling for the restoration of data and guidance to the CDC and NIH websites that were removed to comply with a recent executive order. “We urge Congress to ensure that the CDC, NIH and other public health agencies have the resources and ability to provide physicians and the public with the information they need to support the health and wellbeing of all Americans.” Read the full statement here at https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2025/statement-from-leading-physician-groups-on-removal-of-data-and-guidance-from-federal-websites/

01/09/2025

Office Hours Update:
Please note the office will be closed on Saturday, January 18th.

12/17/2024

Vaccines in the news:
Vaccines don’t overtax the immune system

12/09/2024

Holiday office hours:

Please note the office is closed for the holidays on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday the 25th and Wednesday, January 1st. We will have shortened hours on Tuesday, December 31st until 1 pm.

We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday!

12/07/2024

Attention BCBS Precision HMO Families

As of January 1,2025, Advocate Physician Partners is terminating their contract with BCBS Precision HMO. Therefore, if you reenroll with this insurance for the new year our office will be unable to continue as your primary care physicians.
To continue being seen here you would need to switch to a PPO plan with BCBS or another insurance, or become self pay.
Please call Jenny,our medical biller, with questions at 815-412-4685.

10/31/2024

We want to wish all our patients and their families a Happy Halloween today! And this is a reminder to eat your fruits and vegetables!

09/12/2024

Flu shot update:
State flu shots have arrived at the office. Please call to schedule your appointments now.

09/10/2024

Having trouble teaching your child to swallow pills?
Watch this video from Lurie Children's Hospital with some tips to help.

09/03/2024

Flu shots are here!

We have flu shots for our patients with private(not state) insurance in stock. Anytime after September 1st through the end of flu season is the right time to get vaccinated, but ideally before November 1st.

Call us to make your appointment at 815-469-8700!