Advocare Milestone Peds

12/13/2025

Happy Holidays!!
So much to celebrate - congratulations to our MA now RN; La’Nya Harbison!!!!
Wishing everyone a season of peace and joy, thank you for being a part of the Advocare Milestone Peds family ❤️

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

✨🎄’Tis the Season ✨

Friday, December 12, 2025
We’ll be closing early today so our team can celebrate the holidays together.

Office Hours: 9:00am - 12:30pm

Thank you for understanding and happy holidays!

12/10/2025

Festive & Safe!!!
💧 Water a real tree daily
🔥 Keep away from heat (3 feet recommended)
🎄 Remember to unplug / turn off lights overnight

Holiday trees are a festive and fun way to celebrate the holidays and help your child feel connected to family traditions. Here are some quick tips to keep your holiday decorations fun and safe for everyone this year. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2ATCltB

12/06/2025

We will continue to recommend Hepatitis B vaccine for ALL newborns at birth. See further information from the AAP below.

A statement from American Academy of Pediatrics President, Dr. Susan J. Kressly:

The decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from hepatitis B is a dangerous move that will harm children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics continues to recommend routine hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns: All babies should receive a first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, a second dose at one to two months, and a third dose at six months. The pacing of these doses has been rigorously tested and proven to be safe and effective over several decades.

Vaccinating all newborns against hepatitis B effectively prevents transmission of the virus to newborns during childbirth, supports them to build immunity against potential childhood infections, and ensures long-term protection into adulthood from a virus that can cause serious liver disease and liver cancer. Infants and children can be exposed to this virus by close caregivers who may not know they are infected. Delaying the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine has no clear benefits and leaves children vulnerable to infection.

Click here to read the full statement: https://bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT

12/03/2025

Check out this great advice on healthy smartphone use for kids.

A recent study found that twelve-year-olds who owned smartphones were more likely to experience depression and obesity and not get enough sleep than those without one. If your child or teen already has a smartphone: don’t panic. Here are a few ways you can help your child or teen set boundaries with their smartphone so it doesn’t crowd out other important activities like exercise, sleep, and quality time with friends and family. For prompts to help guide conversations about smartphone use and screen time, visit https://bit.ly/4phVDzU

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from M&Milestone Pediatrics!!!!

10/30/2025

Are You Excited for Halloween and Trick or Treating?!!!

Here are some Tips to stay safe during all the fun!

🚗 Safety Tips for Drivers:
-Be alert for trick-or-treaters and pedestrians — little ones can be hard to spot.
-Slow down and scan the road carefully. Slower speeds save lives.
-Watch for children who may cross streets unexpectedly.
-If you see an impaired driver, contact law enforcement immediately.

🚶 Safety Tips for Pedestrians:
-Use the buddy system and make sure young children are always accompanied by an adult.
-Follow all traffic signals and signs; walk on sidewalks or well-lit paths.
-Cross only at crosswalks or intersections — and look both ways.
-Use reflectors, glow sticks, or flashlights to stay visible after dark.

Have a Happy Halloween!!!! 🎃 👻

10/29/2025

10/22/2025

Show some love for our healthcare heroes! We would appreciate your vote to be featured as a Top Children’s Physician in South Jersey Magazine. Vote for your favorite Advocare Milestone Pediatrician via the QR code or website below.

https://www.southjersey.com/contests/index.cfm?contestid=291

10/20/2025

FLU, COVID and RSV vaccines AVAILABLE NOW!

The fall respiratory season typically refers to the period of increased respiratory illness, including for the influenza (flu) virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. Although it is possible to become infected year-round, infections from these viruses typically begin to rise in the fall, with peaks occurring during the winter months. Immunization remains one of the most effective interventions to reduce infections and prevent hospitalizations and deaths from these and other viruses.

Vaccine and shot ONLY Appointments are available:
Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm and 6pm - 8:30pm /
Fridays 9:30am - 4:30pm.
Some Saturdays - ask for details.

Call for your appointment today.
Gibbsboro 856-435-6000
Sewell 856-740-4440

10/07/2025

If your child is under 8 months old, call us for more information or to make an appointment for the RSV antibody injection to prevent severe RSV illness in your baby.
Gibbsboro: 856-435-6000
Sewell: 856-740-4440

October is RSV Awareness Month, an important time to learn how to protect infants and young children from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

RSV is common, but it can be serious for babies and older adults. Talk to your child’s pediatrician about ways to prevent RSV and keep your family healthy this season.

To find an Advocare Pediatrician near you, visit: https://www.advocaredoctors.com/specialties/Pediatrics-NJ-PA-DE