Hamden Pediatrics

11/04/2025

Let's see your Halloween Pictures! Post below!

10/31/2025

At Hamden Pediatrics, you are a member of our 'Ohana. 'Ohana means family - and family means no one gets left behind!

Happy Halloween!

10/30/2025

📣 Last chance to sign up for our drive through flu shot clinic this Sunday. Call to schedule at 203.287.0552! Say Boo to the Flu with us!

10/30/2025

Stay safe this Halloween! Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the Hamden Pedaitrics group Halloween costume. Share your costumes with us too!

10/21/2025

Don't be scared! There is still time to schedule your flu shot at our Drive Through Clinic on October 25th. Call to schedule today.

10/09/2025

Happy Pediatric Nurses Week to our hard working nurses, Ashley and Patricia!

09/25/2025

🎉 Hamden Pediatrics is looking for an evening and weekend receptionist! If you are interested (or know someone who may be interested), please send your resume to hamdenpediatricsct@gmail.com 🎉

09/18/2025

Call today to schedule your child's flu shot!

09/11/2025

One of the most common car seat questions we get? "When can we turn it forward facing?" Our answer? Keep your child rear facing as long as safely possible! Check out this excellent explanation from the Car Seat Lady (and yes, it is ok if their legs are scrunched!)
https://thecarseatlady.com/5-times-safer/

Rear-facing is 5 times safer than forward-facing

07/28/2025

A note from our nurses….

We have been seeing multiple cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) amongst kids AND teens the last two weeks. HFMD is common in young children, especially in the summer and early fall. It's caused by a virus and spreads easily in places like schools, camps, and daycare via contact with the blisters, saliva, stool and contaminated surfaces.

👶 Signs & Symptoms:
• Fever (often the first sign)
• Sore throat
• Painful mouth sores
• Rash or small blisters on hands, feet, or buttocks
• Reduced appetite or fussiness, especially in younger children

🩺 When to Call Our Office:
✅ Has a high fever lasting more than 5 days
✅ Is refusing to drink or shows signs of dehydration (less wet diapers, dry mouth, no tears when crying)
✅ Has worsening mouth sores making it hard to eat or drink
✅ Seems very irritable, sleepy, or not acting like themselves
✅ You’re unsure and want guidance — we’re here to help!

🧼 Prevention Tips:
• Wash hands frequently
• Disinfect common surfaces, especially where toileting/diaper changing occurs
• Avoid close contact with others while sick

🩺Supportive Care:
• Tylenol and/or Ibuprofen for fever and/or pain.
• Avoid spicy and citrus based foods
• Stay hydrated!

Most cases are mild and improve in 7–10 days. Children can return to daycare/camp when they have been fever free without medication for 24 hours, the sores have stopped blooming, and the blisters have dried out. Please call us - we are here to help!

05/19/2025

We need your help! We are looking for donations of LARGE (old is okay!) suitcases to transport medical supplies to Haiti. Please drop them off at our office by Wednesday 5/21/25. Thank you!!

05/10/2025

Do you know why side impact testing matters for car seat safety? Find out why here ⬇️
https://www.safeintheseat.com/post/side-impact-standards-what-they-mean-for-your-childs-safety

🚗🚙If your child needs a new car seat, Target's car seat trade-in event is still happening and ends today!