Hartman Pediatrics

11/04/2025

Whose idea was it to put Halloween and daylight savings time back to back this year? 😂 Hope you’re all surviving!

Double tap if you feel personally victimized by the time change.

11/02/2025

Hartman Pediatrics is a family and we want all of our patients to know we are here to help. We know many of our families are affected by the government shutdown. Please reach out if you are struggling and we will do our best to provide resources to help!

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween! Hope everyone had a great night. Can’t wait to see your pictures in the comments!

10/30/2025

Did you know your child’s immune system is activated more by playing on a playground than by getting a vaccine? Vaccines save lives, and we will continue to follow science when treating our children, those most vulnerable to illness that we know how to prevent.

As a parent, it’s understandable to want to learn about what’s in vaccines. But as you research, you might come across misleading claims about vaccine ingredients.

Antigens, for example, are a key ingredient in vaccines that help children’s immune systems learn to respond to viruses. Your children encounter antigens in many places they visit each day, including playgrounds. In fact, children can come in contact with up to 6,000 antigens each day.

If you have any additional questions about vaccines and their ingredients, talk with your pediatrician or click the link below.
https://bit.ly/430jf37

10/26/2025

At your child’s 4 month check up we start talking about introduction of solid foods, including highly allergenic foods.

10/24/2025

For those of you recently asking about updated COVID vaccines for your children- the Rock Island County Health Department now has them in stock.

RICHD NOW has limited stock of Moderna Spikevax 2025/2026 for ages 6 months and up.
Moderna Spikevax 6 months and up is available, regardless of insurance coverage with our Adult Immunization Program and Vaccines for Children program.
Please understand that we have very limited availability of vaccine for these programs due to program funding cuts.
We have Moderna Spikevax for those with insurance coverage as well.
Regardless of your circumstance, we have you covered!
All clients will be asked when scheduling appointment for vaccine if you have insurance and if your insurance will cover for the COVID 2026/2026 vaccine.
Please have this information available when scheduling.
Call to schedule your COVID 2025/2026 vaccine today 309-794-7080!
RICHD AIP and VFC programs will assist those in paying for flu, COVID-19, and many other vaccines for all ages who may be underinsured and uninsured.

10/22/2025

Excited to share that a recent update of our patient portal now allows parents to self schedule for flu vaccine visits! These are nurse visits only (your child will not be seen by doctor at this type of visit). Remember, you can also schedule sick visits through the portal.

10/12/2025

Over the years more and more parents have started using breast milk for things other than feeding their baby. This is a new one though. Breast milk does have antibodies, but those are digested/absorbed by a baby’s stomach in order to provide benefit and not through their eyes or nose.

10/09/2025

It’s common for children to have strong opinions about foods. It’s important to remember to provide a positive environment at meal time and avoid pressuring kids to try new things but rather provide opportunities for them.

10/09/2025

Say boo to the flu and get your flu vaccine before Halloween! We are opening up another evening to offer flu vaccines to our patients at Hartman Pediatrics on October 28th from 1-5:30 pm. Send us a message to schedule!

10/07/2025

Last month we started an early flu season with several positive cases. On this Monday, RSV joins the party (without an invitation I might add!). If you have an infant under 8 months, now is the time to protect them from RSV! Send us a portal message to schedule now!

10/04/2025

There have been many questions over the last few weeks due to political announcements being made. We are committed to keeping our families informed with the most up to date evidence and guidelines and will not change our practice based on politics. Healthcare is complex and requires individualized care. We are always learning, seeking the best ways to treat children.