Dr. Kenneth Zatz, Pediatrics

01/26/2026

Snowed in and soaking up the first BIG snow day of the winter? ❄️ Are you and your Allied Kids having just as much fun as we are?! Whether it is sledding, snowman building, or cozying up inside, drop your snow day photos in the comments below. We cannot wait to see all the winter fun! ☃️🏂

01/26/2026

Winter fun like sledding and building snowmen is a highlight for kids during the snowy months, but it is also important for parents to watch out for frostbite and other cold weather risks. ☃️ ❄️

Our latest blog breaks down frostbite and the early warning signs to look for, including simple tips to keep your children safe while they play outside. To learn more, click the link below!

Snow days and cold winter afternoons can be magical for kids—sledding, snowball fights, and building snowmen. Outdoor play is important year-round, but when temperatures drop, it also comes with real…

01/26/2026

Winter Storm Update: As we continue to monitor conditions, we’re here for you! The health and safety of our patients, families, and staff remain our top priority. Due to inclement weather, our office will offer telehealth appointments today. Stay warm!

01/20/2026

Though some in positions of leadership have raised doubts, the reality is...

Review Finds No Evidence That Acetaminophen Use In Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Autism Or Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders:

The New York Times (1/16) reports that a “scientific review of 43 studies on acetaminophen use during pregnancy concluded that there was no evidence that the painkiller increased the risk of autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders.” Prior studies “have examined a possible link between acetaminophen in pregnancy and a risk of neurodevelopmental disorders have produced conflicting data, with some finding no connection and others finding small increases in risk.” However, Dr. Asma Khalil, a professor of obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine at St. George’s Hospital, University of London, and the lead author of the review published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health, said, “We found no clinically important increase in the risk of autism, A.D.H.D. or intellectual disability.” Khalil reiterated that acetaminophen remains “the first-line treatment that we would recommend if the pregnant women have pain or fever in pregnancy.”

01/13/2026

Job alert! We are soon to have an opening here for an NP or PA to have hours on Wednesdays. If you are interested in providing pediatric care in our office, or know someone who would be interested, please give us a call.

01/09/2026

With the most current updates from the CDC regarding vaccine schedules, New York State continues to encourage parents to follow the AAP recommended vaccine schedule. Allied Pediatricians support and stand alongside New York State guidelines. If you have any questions, please reach out to your trusted pediatrician.

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01/09/2026

The secret is finally out! 🎉

Our physicians deliver care families truly feel good about, we aren't going to gatekeep this any longer! 🧡

✨📞 Call our office to schedule your appointment today!

01/07/2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has revised the recommended U.S. childhood vaccine schedule. This change has been generating many questions and concerns among parents, pediatricians and public health experts

The CDC has changed the recommendations for several vaccines including influenza (flu), rotavirus, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The vaccines are no longer broadly recommended for every child but instead are recommended for those at high risk. For all other children, families are encouraged to discuss the vaccines with the child’s provider –called share clinical decision-making.

Officials did emphasize that insurance coverage for all vaccines will remain the same, even if a vaccine isn’t universally recommended.

Why This Matters to You
Public health experts and many pediatricians are raising concerns. This change can lead to more confusion and lower vaccination rates, leaving more kids at risk for preventable diseases and putting more strain on an already overburdened health system.

How the AAP Is Responding
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — the nation’s largest association of pediatricians — has made it clear that its guidance differs significantly from the CDC’s new recommendations. The AAP continues to publish its own pediatric immunization schedule grounded in established scientific evidence and designed to protect children’s health.
Each state can still mandate what vaccines children need for daycare and school.

Allied providers will continue to follow the AAP guidelines. More than ever, your child’s trusted Allied provider will play a key role in guiding vaccine decisions.

01/05/2026

Our footprint is growing! We are excited to start the year by welcoming Allied Physicians Westerleigh to the Allied Physicians Group family! Serving Staten Island and surrounding communities, they’re bringing the same exceptional care that Allied is known for. We’re thrilled to partner with Dr. Patterino and his team to continue delivering top-quality care to these communities and beyond. Welcome to the Allied family! 🧡🩶🎉

01/02/2026

One of the health low lights of 2025. We can do better:

US Logs Highest Measles Case Total In Decades
USA Today (12/31) reported the US “recorded 2,012 measles cases as of Dec. 23 [last] year, the highest total in more than 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” CDC data indicate that the last time the country saw in excess of “2,000 cases was in 1992, or 33 years ago.” Propelling the totals for the year were “50 outbreaks, defined by the CDC as three or more related cases, reported across the country.” USA Today added that measles “was eliminated in the U.S. by 2000 but has resurfaced with periodic outbreaks, mostly among people who are not vaccinated.” During 2025, a total of 93% of measles cases were among individuals “who were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status, CDC data shows.”

01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! I wanted to remind you that our physician's assistant Angelica joined us back in the summer and is seeing patients regularly on Wednesdays. She has quickly woven her way into the fabric of our practice and has been readily accepted by all the patients she has seen here. It often arises that our female patients as they approach middle school and beyond may be more comfortable with a female practitioner. If this is the case for you, I would encourage you to arrange an appointment with Angelica. Please call the office if you have any questions.