Utica Pediatrics

07/04/2025

Since 2006, fireworks-related injuries have increased 25%. About 1/3 of ER visits resulting from fireworks-related injuries involve children. Children between the ages of 5-9 are twice as likely as any other age group to be injured by fireworks. The most common injuries are burns, particularly from sparklers. Larger fireworks can result in more significant injuries.

Instead of fireworks, consider using glow sticks, confetti, silly string, or waving a flag.

For more information, follow the AAP link below. Please be safe this Fourth of July, and leave the fireworks to the professionals!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/stay-safe-this-4th-of-july.aspx

06/23/2025

This week is going to be hot and humid in CNY! Keep your children safe from these high temps and humidity by following these recommendations from the AAP:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Protecting-Children-from-Extreme-Heat-Information-for-Parents.aspx

06/15/2025

06/10/2025

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) cases are already twice as prevalent this year compared to last year. Making sure your child is up to date on their DTaP/Tdap is important in preventing severe whooping cough infections from spreading, especially amongst newborns and young children.

To learn more about Pertussis, go to the following link: https://bit.ly/3HGmSTB

06/03/2025

There are many sunscreens on the market in a variety of SPFs. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sunscreen that is labeled “broad-spectrum” with an SPF of 15 or higher.

The AAP recommendations when choosing a sunscreen…
☀️ Use a sunscreen that says "broad-spectrum" on the label; that means it will screen out both UVB and UVA rays.
☀️Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 (up to SPF 50). An SPF of 15 or 30 should be fine for most people.
☀️ For sensitive areas of the body, such as the nose, cheeks, tops of the ears, and shoulders, choose a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These products may stay visible on the skin even after you rub them in, and some come in fun colors that children enjoy.

For more information from the AAP, visit https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx

05/27/2025

It’s that time of year again, when children have symptoms that blur the lines between allergies and viral illnesses. Here’s some information to help tell the difference:

https://bit.ly/3n5Rpfs

05/06/2025

Happy Nurses Day to our wonderful nurses and NP’s at Utica Pediatrics!

05/03/2025

Utica Pediatrics at the Kelberman Walk for Autism 2025.

04/28/2025

Super Hero Day at Utica Pediatrics

04/15/2025

It’s that time of year again! Don’t forget to check your child for ticks!

Please review the photo for areas to pay particular attention to when performing tick checks.

The AAP has published a Lyme Disease symptom reviewer that you can find here:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/symptom-checker/Pages/symptomviewer.aspx?symptom=Tick+Bite #:~:text=Prevent%20Tick%20Bites%3A&text=Tumble%20any%20clothing%20in%20a,are%20ticks%2C%20wear%20long%20clothing.

The AAP has a nice article on tick removal that you can link to here:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/from-insects-animals/Pages/how-to-remove-a-tick.aspx

The AAP has also published information on selecting a repellent:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Insect-Repellents.aspx

As always, our patients can call during regular business hours with any questions or concerns!

04/10/2025

Water beads are extremely dangerous for small children and pets. Because water beads can look like candy, kids will put them in their mouth and swallow them. If you think your child might have swallowed water beads, consider this a medical emergency and seek medical attention immediately.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Water-Beads-Harmful.aspx