Vernon Pediatrics

06/18/2025

Due to the high demand of appointments, if a physical appointment is no showed, you will not be rescheduled until September. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to contact us in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule.

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06/12/2025

Have you heard of "Skeeter syndrome?" It's a mild allergic reaction to mosquito bites! 🦟

Some people are allergic to mosquito saliva. When they get a mosquito bite, their body mounts an allergic response that causes large areas of warmth, swelling, color change, itching, pain, and even blister formation. Some people develop fevers as well.

The reaction typically occurs 8-10 hours after a mosquito bite and can last days to weeks. You can treat it with over-the-counter antihistamines such as Zyrtec during the day and Benadryl at night. You can also apply 1% hydrocortisone cream to the inflamed areas twice daily. Tylenol or Motrin can be used to reduce discomfort or fever. 💊

It’s important to prevent your child from scratching the bites as much as possible, as scratching them open can lead to infection. The first 2-3 days of redness and swelling is the NORMAL inflammation seen with Skeeter syndrome, but worsening redness/swelling and discharge AFTER the first 2-3 days could represent a skin infection that requires antibiotics.

Skeeter syndrome can occur at nearly any age. To prevent it, do everything you can to avoid mosquito bites. Eliminate standing water in your outdoor space, avoid tall grass, apply DEET to all exposed skin (I like 15-30% DEET), wear long pants and sleeves, cover windows and doors with screens, avoid playing outside during dusk and dawn, and cover outdoor sleeping areas with protective nets.

Primary source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23289-skeeter-syndrome

04/17/2025

Lost and found: please contact us if you identify any belongings

04/15/2025

Previously, our reminders specified an arrival time of 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Currently, the reminders are being sent with your appointment time. As a standard practice, patients are requested to arrive in advance of their appointment time to ensure the check-in process does not overlap with the appointment time. If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please contact the office at 860-871-2102.

03/20/2025

Thank you for trusting us with your care. We are reaching out to keep you informed about our current scheduling situation. Due to increased demand and reduced availability, we are experiencing longer wait times for non-urgent appointments and have limited openings for urgent same-day visits.
We understand this is not an ideal situation, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please know that we are committed to providing you with the best care possible.
Our nurses are available for triage to help address your immediate concerns and guide you to the best course of care.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 860-871-2102 or via MyChart. We value your understanding and patience as we work through this challenging period together.
Warm regards,
Vernon Pediatrics

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03/13/2025

03/12/2025

02/06/2025

The office is open, reminder the walk in is from 8-8:30!

01/20/2025

The office is open normal business hours today.

01/06/2025

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12/20/2024

May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones joy, peace, and happiness, from everyone at Vernon Pediatrics.

11/05/2024

Celebrating Dr Lahman’s 80th a few days early!