Valley Pediatrics

10/11/2025

Poison Ivy is one of the 1st plants to turn color in the Fall. Watch out for it!

10/10/2025

Happy Mental Health Day! We celebrated by having a dance party with hats required and writing a few messages! Happy Friday!

10/08/2025

Mississippi reported its first WHOOPING COUGH (Pertussis) DEATH in 13 years, involving a baby who was too young to be vaccinated, officials said.
The state has seen an increase in pertussis cases, with 115 this year compared with 49 last year. State Health Officer Dan Edney attributed the increase to declining vaccination rates, particularly among adults.
Full Story: Mississippi Free Press (Jackson) (9/30)

10/08/2025

A recently released study of 6,400 children/adolescents showed that short-term use of corticosteroids (such as prednisone, prednisolone, etc. that is commonly prescribed for asthma, croup, hives, pneumonia) was associated with an increased risk of elevated blood sugars and sleep disturbances! One way to avoid this in asthma is to use a steroid INHALER - it's much safer and isn't systemic. Ask us about the newest guidelines for asthma treatment.

10/07/2025

The flu is serious. Last year 280 kids died from the flu. Mortality was highest in those under 2 years old. Most were not vaccinated.
The flu vaccine reduces hospitalizations, complications & death. Sounds like a good deal to me. Schedule your flu shot!

Two new reports this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide more detail on the deadliest flu season for US children in more than a decade.

10/07/2025

Researchers studied the rate at a level 1 pediatric trauma center and in surrounding counties

10/06/2025

Researchers observed that “vaccination during pregnancy was associated with lowered maternal risks of COVID infection (risk ratio [RR] 0.41), stillbirth (RR 0.75), and preterm birth (RR 0.92).”

Vaccination during pregnancy was safe for both mom and baby

10/05/2025

REMINDER! When you come for your next appointment, bring a gently used coat, mittens, boots, or (new) hats to donate for our winter COAT DRIVE!

10/03/2025

OUR NEXT FLU SHOT CLINIC is scheduled for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th at 4:15pm. Call the office if you haven't gotten your child a flu shot yet. (Remember, the flu clinic is for children ages 2 and older.)

10/03/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the breathing system and causes symptoms like runny nose, cough, and sore throat. This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes RSV in children and how to prevent its spread. https://ja.ma/4npEinK

10/03/2025

Talk to us about your child's use of social media! We can help your family navigate using these platforms in a safer, healthier way!📱💻

09/26/2025