Johnson County Pediatrics - An Affiliate of Children's Mercy

10/07/2025

Call 913-384-5500 to make an appointment for your child's RSV immunization.

10/03/2025

Call 913-384-5500 for appointments. We still have a few openings in our flu clinic tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 4). We also have other clinics scheduled - Oct. 8, Oct. 10, Oct. 13, Oct. 15, Oct. 17, Oct. 18, Oct. 22, Oct. 23, Oct. 25 and Oct. 29.

Give us a call! 913-384-5500.

09/17/2025

We are now scheduling appointments for our flu shot clinics. Please call 913-384-5500 to make an appointment.

Our clinics are scheduled Sept. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 4, Oct. 8, Oct. 10, Oct. 13, Oct. 15, Oct. 17, Oct. 18, Oct. 22, Oct. 23, Oct. 25 and Oct. 29.

Please schedule an appointment by calling 913-384-5500.

05/16/2025

The front office at Johnson County Pediatrics is currently looking for a Patient Care Coordinator. This position is vital to the success of the practice. This is a full-time position and would include working occasional Saturdays. For more details please email info@jocopediatrics.com.

03/14/2025

Spring Break is Here! Some tips for road trips with your family!

Everyone loves a family vacation or taking the kids to visit extended family. However, road-tripping with kids can cause anxiety, stress and overall be daunting. We’ve created a guide for how to get the best out of your road trip and how to keep your kids entertained. 

03/11/2025

Call us at 913-384-5500.

03/04/2025

Measles outbreaks in other regions of the United States have received a lot of media attention. We wanted to provide general information on measles for our families.

What is Measles?
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through coughing, sneezing, or touching infected surfaces.

Symptoms – typically appear 7-14 days after exposure & may include:
• High fever (may reach 104°F or higher)
• Cough and runny nose
• Red, watery eyes
• White spots in the mouth
• Red rash that starts on the face and spreads

How Measles Spreads:
• Through direct contact with respiratory droplets from an infected person
• By touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your face
• The virus can remain in the air for up to 2 hours after an infected person has left the area

Complications:
Measles can cause serious health problems, including pneumonia, brain swelling, and hearing loss.

Prevention:
• The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella) is the best protection.
• Two doses provide 97% protection and are given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years.

What to Do If You Think You Have Measles:
• Call your doctor before visiting.
• Stay home to avoid spreading it.
• Rest, drink fluids, and take fever medicine (avoid aspirin in children).

When to Seek Emergency Care:
• Trouble breathing
• Severe dehydration
• Seizures or confusion

Who is Most at Risk?
• Babies too young for vaccination
• Pregnant women
• People with weak immune systems

Conclusion:
Measles is a serious but preventable disease. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your community. If you suspect measles, take precautions and seek medical advice.

Resources for Measles Information:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/measles
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): https://www.aap.org
• National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID): https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/measles/
• Healthychildren.org: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/Measles.aspx

02/18/2025

Johnson County Pediatrics will be closing at 2:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 18)! We will open on Wednesday at 8 a.m.

02/12/2025

Johnson County Pediatrics will be closing at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 12)! We will open on Thursday at 8 a.m.

01/29/2025

From the Johnson County Health Department

https://www.jocogov.org/newsroom/jcdhe-monitors-tb-situation

You may have seen news reports about tuberculosis in Kansas. What’s your risk of becoming infected? The risk to the general public is low at this time. All identified TB cases in Johnson County, Kansas (7 active cases and 2 latent cases) associated with the outbreak in the Kansas City metro area have completed treatment. Shortly after beginning treatment, a person with active TB disease is no longer infectious. A person with latent TB (inactive infection) cannot spread TB germs to others but takes treatment to prevent the development of active TB disease.

Who is most at risk for TB? Anyone can get TB, but you’re most at risk if you’ve had repeated and prolonged exposure to a person with active TB disease (i.e., you live with or work alongside someone with active TB). Tuberculosis is spread through the air from one person to another. The TB germs are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks or sings. People who breathe in the air may become infected with TB.

Tuberculosis is not spread by touch and you cannot get TB by walking past an infectious person. There is no vaccine available in the United States to prevent TB.

Questions or concerns? Please visit the Johnson County Health Department at https://www.jocogov.org

01/28/2025

https://www.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish/2025/01/nosebleeds/

Nobody likes a nosebleed, that includes kids and parents.That said, nosebleeds are extremely common. In fact, 3 out of 4 kids will experience at least one nosebleed in their childhood. Thankfully, they are often easily treated at home with proven methods. Read on to learn more about why kids’ nose...

01/07/2025

We will be hosting Youth Heart Screenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 in our waiting room. To register go to www.MyHeartCheck.org Go to scheduling and sign up for Feb. 12. Registration is not available through Johnson County Pediatrics. To register go to www.MyHeartCheck.org