David H Keene, M.D.

08/08/2022

https://www.davidhkeenepediatrics.com/
Dr. Keene has updated his website, with thoughts about Covid-19 and other viruses and vaccines.

Practice description for David H. Keene M.D., pediatrician in Los Angeles

04/24/2019

I spoke today to folks at the Health Department who are working hard to keep measles cases here in LA to as few as possible. As of 4/24 at 1:30 PM, there are a total of five cases of measles known to the Health Department in Los Angeles County, none of them in Pico-Robertson.

Of course, that may change over the next days and weeks.

Measles is a serious disease with serious and sometimes permanent side effects. It is way worse than chicken pox, which is more like a nuisance.

Every person who has not had measles already or who has not been appropriately immunized should get herself or himself and/or children in to get the MMR vaccination as soon as possible--preferably before the chag resumes, spring break ends, or they start attending Dodger games.

If you know of cases or suspected cases of measles, please call the Preventable Diseases (like measles) Unit at the LA County Department of Public Health at 310--351-7800. I would be happy to hear about it as well.

Anyone who thinks they might be coming down with measles should stay home and call their doctor. They should not go to the doctor's office or to school or shul or church or Ralph's or the mall or wherever. They should stay home to try to avoid spreading this severe illness to others.

Please forward this message to whoever is looking for information about measles, in Pico-Robertson or anywhere else. Anyone can pitch in to help keep everyone safe.

11/15/2017

How cute is (or was) your newborn? Dr. Keene is looking for a new photo for the Newborns page of his website, to replace the stock photo below. If you would like yours to be featured, please send a clear picture to davidhkeene@gmail.com. We won't reveal baby's name unless you want us to, and we hope to rotate pictures over the course of the coming year.

11/05/2017

Should your kids get flu shots?
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Short answer: yes. The flu shot is not perfect, but it's the best thing we have for preventing influenza. And getting a flu shot is more likely than any other immunization that we can offer to prevent an actual illness this season!
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Your chance of being exposed to influenza varies from almost 100 percent, if you work in a primary care medical office or a school, to almost zero if you and your children never leave your house and receive all your food and clothing by delivery.
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If the flu season is especially severe, there may be shortages of the vaccine once it starts. So it's best to get immunized in the fall, when there's plenty of vaccine to go around.

Usually about 100 or so children and teenagers die per year from influenza in the United States, making any one person's risk infinitesimally small. But an average case of the flu will cost your child a week of school and will cost you a week of work. And what's more, many times -- if not most of the time -- people with influenza are so sick they can't even enjoy their time off from school or work.​
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So pick up the phone and make arrangements to come in for a shot! Dr. Keene himself gets one every year, so chances are he'll be in the office to see you -- as opposed to being absent for weeklong illness this winter.
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Visit my website for more on vaccinations for newborns, kids and teens.

08/15/2017

We have a new page on our website! Read about our staff -- and a little about the office too.

08/28/2016

Dr. Keene believes all families should be able to access the best quality medical care, and has been proud throughout his career to subscribe to as many insurance plans and options as possible. Visit the new Insurance Page on our website to read his philosophy and learn what plans he takes.

Practice description for David H. Keene M.D., pediatrician in Los Angeles

08/22/2016

Back to school with vaccines!

This year a new law requires immunizations for your child to attend any school, public or private, in California. Click below for a list of vaccines and the diseases they prevent, along with a link to the state Department of Education's immunizations information page.

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07/20/2016

Nothing worthwhile is easy. Thanks to the New York Times for normalizing this annoying but very important summer activity with an entertaining photo gallery.

Adults wear sunscreen to reduce the threat of sun damage, skin cancer, uneven tan lines and wrinkles. Children wear it because they have to. Inspired by seeing his niece resist his brother’s attempts to apply sunscreen, the photographer Nolan Conway visited parks in New York City in late April and e...

03/01/2015

Dr. Keene writes about the measles.

A measles vaccine at Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles. Photo by Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Every pediatrician, each in his or her own way, faces those few parents who are afraid to immunize their children. It’s not a dramatic moment. Fairly early in the process of getting to know who this patient is,…

10/07/2014

Have you visited our website yet? www.davidhkeenepediatrics.com

Practice description for David H. Keene M.D., pediatrician in Los Angeles

05/26/2014

My pledge to you:

05/26/2014

We've moved! And our website is new as well. Come on over and read about everything from newborns and bilirubin to vaccines and adolescents, plus information about my practice, my patients and Dr. Schramm.

www.davidhkeenepediatrics.com