Firefly Pediatrics of Holland

07/17/2025

It’s the little things that make the biggest impact when raising kids 💓

07/15/2025

This is a great longitudinal study out of Denmark!

Danish researchers conducted one of the most comprehensive vaccine safety studies ever undertaken, analyzing health records from over 1.2 million children born between 1997 and 2018.

Using Denmark's changing vaccination program as a natural experiment, they tracked children for 24 years and examined 50 different health conditions, including autoimmune diseases, asthma, and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD, to determine whether aluminum adjuvants (ingredients that boost vaccine effectiveness) increase chronic disease risk.

The results were clear: children who received higher doses of aluminum through vaccination showed no increased risk for any condition studied. The study was so large that it could confidently rule out even small increases in risk for most conditions. This should provide even more reassurance to parents following recommended vaccination schedules!

Reminder: Aluminum adjuvants have been used safely in vaccines for over 70 years, but this is the largest study to directly address safety concerns. The findings counter claims by vaccine skeptics while supporting the continued use of these important vaccines that protect children from serious infectious diseases.

Parents can feel confident that the small amounts of aluminum in childhood vaccines are not causing an "epidemic of chronic diseases," as one researcher put it.

Link to the study:
🔗https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-00997

07/13/2025

I am a proud DO!!! Thank you NYT for highlighting our profession.

The number of osteopathic doctors has increased dramatically. People still don’t know what they are.

07/05/2025

Today is the third Anniversary of Firefly Pediatric’s opening day! The years have gone by quickly, but I am so PROUD of this practice and the difference it makes in our community. I’m grateful for each and every one of my families. I am so thankful that you allow me to be a part of your lives. Here’s to the next year of providing the best pediatric care for our kids and changing the landscape of pediatric medicine in Holland!

07/04/2025

Have a fun and safe holiday! Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

07/01/2025

July 1 marks the day that new Interns begin their medical training as physicians. I remember my first day of internship, way back in 2000. It was a day of excitement and sheer terror. But the learning curve is so great and new interns have all they need to succeed. After all, they have spent over 4,000 hours in clinical training already! Best of luck and make us proud, new physicians!!!!

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day!!! 💙

Happy Father’s Day to the beary best trail guide in life’s great adventure! 🥾💙

06/09/2025

A reminder, the office is closed for Summer Break from June 13 through 20. Members, see your email for details.

06/01/2025

The June Firefly Newsletter is hot off the press! The Newsletter is a monthly mailing for our members. Here is a sneak peek for this month: https://mailchi.mp/085de85779a6/firefly-june-newsletter

05/11/2025

Celebrating all Moms today!!! Wishing you a day of fun and love. Your families cherish you more than you’ll ever know 🩷🌹

05/02/2025

May is feeding time for ticks. With all of the Outdoor School options in the area, the phone calls about tick bites are already rolling in.

Some tips:
Remove the tick as soon as you notice it. If the tick has been attached for more than 36 hrs or appears engorged, contact your pediatrician.

Prevention is key! Apply up to 30% DEET on exposed skin or up to 20% Picaridin. When heading into grassy or woody areas, treat clothing & boots with 0.5% permethrin. Walk in the center of trails. Check clothing and skin for ticks after outdoor activity. Do a complete body check and shower. Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks.

04/14/2025

Right now, we are just working on sleeping through the night. But someday in the future, Chloe may be offering sniffs & kisses in the office (or at least some good company on my admin days) 🐶💜