Robin Schiff, MD

02/07/2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 47 children have died of the flu so far during the 2024-’25 season. Flu activity remains elevated and is increasing across the country, according to new data from the CDC.
It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine! AAP and CDC recommend everyone six months and older get vaccinated against flu. So far, 44.1% of U.S. children have been vaccinated for the flu which is down from 48.8% at the same time last year. Learn more at https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/31260/Pediatric-flu-deaths-reach-47-in-2024-25-season?searchresult=1

07/15/2023

Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about types of repellents, DEET, using repellents safely, and other ways to protect your child from insect bites.

06/18/2023

Acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol®, Feverall®, Tempra®, Actamin®, and Panadol®) is a medicine used to reduce fever and pain. It is an "over-the-counter" medicine, meaning that you can get it without a doctor’s prescription. Giving the wrong amount, or dose, of medicine is one of the bigg...

06/04/2023

07/30/2022

Parents may have questions about the COVID vaccine for babies and young children, and your pediatrician is here to help you make the right choice. Find answers to commonly asked questions here. http://ow.ly/p1z950JRQtH