Novant Health Pediatrics Harrisburg

04/17/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

04/08/2026

Great article!

Vaccines for kids are studied closely before the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends them. Safety evidence is gathered when a new vaccine is made and after it is authorized.

03/04/2026

Health officials are recommending that babies 6-11 months old in the Charlotte region get an early dose of the measles vaccine.

02/02/2026

Novant Health Pediatrics Harrisburg is closed today, Monday 2/2 due to inclement weather. We will update with our plans for Tuesday as soon as we know. Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️ ⛄️

01/25/2026

***UPDATE- We will operate on a 2 hour delay Tuesday, 1/27 and open at 10:00am!***

❄️❄️**Novant Health Pediatrics Harrisburg will be closed Monday, 1/26 due to inclement weather. Please be safe!**❄️❄️yn

01/21/2026

​This HealthyChildren.org article explores whether children need vitamins or supplements to support health and immunity. It explains that while a balanced diet is typically sufficient, certain kids—like picky eaters or those with limited diets—might benefit from supplements like vitamin D or m...

01/17/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, 1/19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen Tuesday, 1/20. Have a a great long weekend! 💜

01/07/2026

​Autism is a complex complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely in how it affects children. It is increasingly linked to genetics, but there is no single reason why children and adults are autistic. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educ...

01/07/2026

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by bacteria that attack the lining of the breathing passages. Severe coughing with a "whooping" sound is one of the major symptoms.​

12/22/2025

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! 🎄🎁💫

Wed 12/24 - Office closed at 1pm for Christmas Eve
Thurs 12/25 - Office closed Christmas Day
Wed 12/31 - Office closed at 2pm for New Years Eve
Thurs 1/1/26 - Office closed for New Years Day

12/22/2025

All vaccines contain antigens. Antigens make vaccines work. They prompt the body to create the immune response needed to protect against infection. Antigens come in several forms. The form used in a vaccine is chosen because studies show it is the best way to protect against a particular infection.....

12/22/2025

Learn about the hep b vaccine for infants, its benefits for newborns and why babies are given the hep b vaccine so soon after birth.​