Red Clover Pediatrics

03/24/2026

🚨 Supplement Recall Alert: Moringa & Salmonella Risk

Moringa is commonly used by breastfeeding mothers to help boost milk supply—but a recent FDA recall highlights an important safety concern.

⚠️ What was recalled:

Rosabella-brand moringa capsules

White bottles with green label

Expiration dates in 2027

👉 See table here for a complete list of affected lot numbers and expiration dates:
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-extensively-drug-resistant-salmonella-moringa-powder-february-2026 %20Product%20Information

🦠 Why it matters:
These products were recalled due to Salmonella contamination, which can cause:
Diarrhea
Fever
Abdominal cramps

Symptoms typically begin 12–72 hours after exposure and may last 4–7 days.
Young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.

InfantRisk perspective:
Moringa is often perceived as a “natural” way to support milk supply—but this recall is a reminder that supplements are not risk-free, especially during breastfeeding.

👉 Read our new article: “Recall Reality: The Hidden Gamble in Your Vitamin Cabinet” https://infantrisk.com/content/recall-reality-hidden-gamble-your-vitamin-cabinet

03/23/2026

Many medications for babies and small children look and taste like candy or food. While this might make it easier for little ones to take medicines, it also means parents need to be extra careful to keep medicines up and away when not being used. Store medication in a place that is too high for children to reach or see.

03/20/2026

Just had to share this funny video 🤣

03/18/2026

03/16/2026

Glimmer of hope

https://www.kff.org/other-health/state-indicator/reliance-on-sources-other-than-cdc-acip-for-state-childhood-vaccine-recommendations/

03/10/2026

For my MAUHS friends!

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Costa Rica in Spring 2027, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.

We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:

👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/4tdd2tp
Why attend?
- Learn how to save $200 with early enrollment.
- Get first access to limited spots.
- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

02/26/2026

Summer program at SVMC for high school students interested in medical careers!

I was a counselor for this program in med school and am now on the AHEC Board of Directors - highly recommend!

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: YOUR FUTURE IN HEALTHCARE STARTS NOW!

Applications are officially OPEN for our 2026 MedQuest Programs!

This isn’t just another summer day program. This is your chance to step inside real hospital settings and experience what a career in healthcare truly looks like.

Program Locations and Dates
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (Bennington) July 20-22
Mt. Ascutney Hospital & Health Center (Windsor) July 29-31

What You’ll Experience:
Job Shadowing & career panels
Team-based medical simulations
Hands-on clinical skill activities
Mentorship from medical students at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont

Spots are limited and are filling up FAST.

Application deadline: March 16, 2026

See the flyer below for details and scan the QR code for the MedQuest Application.

River Valley Tech Center Springfield School District
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Windsor School Green Mountain UHS Woodstock Union High School & Middle School White River Valley High School HSDVT Schools

02/26/2026

Great advice!

02/25/2026

ACOG has withdrawn as a liaison organization from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, citing concerns about recent changes that undermine the committee’s scientific integrity and evidence-based approach to vaccine policy. ACOG will continue to develop evidence-based vaccine guidance for ob-gyns and their patients and will regularly update its clinical guidance on immunizations based on peer-reviewed scientific data and in collaboration with other leading medical organizations committed to evidence-based medicine.

Read the full press release for more: https://buff.ly/ah39B5P

02/25/2026

Good messages!

02/24/2026

THURSDAY!! 🌈

🌈Magnifico Home & Café Briette
🌈Thursdav, Februarv 26 | 5-7 PM
🌈Free for middle + high school students
linktr.ee/qcbennington (also in bio!) || please sign up to claim your spot! dinner included!

Thinking about a haircut or braids you haven't felt safe asking for? This space is for you!

A haircut/braids can be more than just hair. It can help you feel more like vou. More confident. More comfortable walking into school. More at home in your own skin.

Our stylists are kind, affirming, and here to support you. You get to say what vou want and express yourself however you feel called!
You deserve to feel seen.
You deserve to feel safe. You deserve to express yourself.

02/21/2026

Definitely seeing lots of flu B!!

From our State Epidemiologist Dr. Emily Mosites:

It’s not fair, but yes, you CAN get influenza A and then influenza B in the same season. Over the past two weeks, our team has tracked a shift from mostly influenza A to mostly influenza B circulating in the state. So, even if you already got the flu, it may be possible to get it again.

And this week, our influenza-like illness activity increased to high. Have you noticed more coughs/fevers/sore throats?

Don’t despair! The flu vaccine protects against both influenza A and B. And it’s not too late to get it.

You can see our weekly respiratory illness data updates (and check out the various sources of data we use) here:https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/document/lsid-id-flu-report-week-06-2025-2026.pdf