ABC Pediatrics, Ltd.

11/03/2025

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.
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11/03/2025

Tummy time is is crucial to development! Here is what to expect when you put your 4 month old on their tummy on the floor.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from ABC Pediatrics!!!

10/29/2025

There is still time for parents and caregivers to register for this FREE VIRTUAL webinar, “Supporting Youth with Chronic Medical Conditions after Trauma Exposure,” presented by Lurie Children's Behavioral and Mental Health Team.

10/28/2025

Great information about food allergies in babies and children.

10/28/2025

Call today to schedule flu shots for the whole family!

10/28/2025

Here are some tips for parents with children who are not the happiest trick or treaters.

For many children, Halloween is a sanctioned opportunity to hit the town and get some major developmental work done, exhibiting mastery over their environment, testing out confident interpersonal interactions, and building a social network. But for plenty of other kids, those same opportunities loom as huge challenges.

Parents want the best for their children, and for their children to be seen as capable and engaged in the eyes of their peers. But it is the comfort and joy of kids that should come first. If this isn’t the year for your child to break out of her shell or for him to be able to handle extended activities with peers, there is always next year.

Here are some tips for parents whose children aren’t the happiest trick-or-treaters:
https://childmind.org/article/navigating-halloween-fears-and-dilemmas/

10/22/2025

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Talk to your teen driver about the importance of eliminating distractions and focusing exclusively on driving!!

10/22/2025

Good reminder for kids with food allergies this Halloween. Sometimes ingredients change in candy when the size is changed. So if ingredients aren’t listed then the safest thing to do is not eat it!

Not all foods are labeled for individual resale - this means individually packaged treats might not have an ingredient label. 🛑 If you can't read it, don't eat it! 🛑

10/20/2025

We often get questions about aluminum exposure with vaccines. It is important to note that we are exposed to much higher of levels of aluminum in our environment on a regular basis as compared to the amount in vaccines. The amount of aluminum in vaccines is small and necessary for a good immune response to the vaccine and will not cause aluminum toxicity. Talk to your pediatrician if you have concerns.

10/20/2025

🛑 Important Reminder! Don't rely on marketing terms like "allergy-friendly", "allergy safe", "classroom safe", or "school safe". Be sure to read the ingredient label to confirm if a food contains your child's allergens.

10/20/2025