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October Community Courier
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Congratulations to
Stacey Shadix
, PA on her 15-year anniversary at Pediatric Associates. Stacey always has a smile on her face and brings laughter to the day whenever she is around. She enjoys walks in nature, spending time with her husband and 2 daughters. Did you know that Stacey minored in Spanish in college? She also comes from a musical background and her daughters follow in her footsteps playing musical instruments. Please join us in congratulating her on 15 years at PANK!
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Welcome Our New Provider, Deandra Ross
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We are happy to announce that Deandra Ross is joining us as a counselor in November. She will be seeing patients of all ages, including the little ones, under 8. In her own words, “My passion is, and always has been to work with children and adolescents in the mental health field." Throughout my career and internship I have had the opportunity to work with children in an inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient setting. She looks forward to joining Pediatric Associates and working with patients in our office.
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Fall Illnesses Are Arriving
With students returning to school we are seeing an increase in strep throat and covid cases in our offices. Symptoms are often very similar and include fever, sore throat, headache, stomach ache, and sometimes body aches. We want to remind everyone if your child has symptoms of either of these illnesses, we are happy to see you in the office for testing. You can also check out our
What's Going Around section
on our website.
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Holiday Hours 2023
The Holidays are coming up quickly! We hope that your family are healthy over the holiday season. In case you need us, we’re here to help.
All offices are closed Thanksgiving Day, November 23.
We are available on the Wednesday before and the Friday after Thanksgiving to take care of your children. If you are stopping by the office to pick anything up please note that our Cold Spring will be closed Friday November 24.
As usual, all offices are closed on Sundays. This year that means we will be closed on Christmas Eve, December 24, Christmas Day December 25, New Year’s Eve December 31, and New Year’s Day January 1.
Remember we are available on Saturday November 25, December 23, and 30.
If you have an urgent need when we are not in the office, we will have a provider on call to talk to you and advise you how best to treat your child. We may close early some of the days between December 26 and 29 so please call early if you think you need an appointment
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Baby Photo Backdrops Available
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Want to document your baby's first check up? We will soon have backdrops you may use to capture that cute pic.
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FluMist Shortage
Due to low supply of the nasal flu vaccine (FluMist), this form of the flu vaccine may not be available at our flu clinics or well visits, etc. We DO have plenty of the injectable flu vaccine available.
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Flu Vaccines for the Whole Household!
Our flu clinic schedule is open for November 11. This clinic is at our Crestview Hills office. We are excited to be able to keep families well this winter by vaccinating our patients and the adults who live with them.
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COVID Vaccines for Fall 2023
The new monovalent (one strain) vaccine is now available. This vaccine replaces the previous bivalent vaccine. We have the Moderna brand which is approved for ages 6 months and older. We expect that this will be an annual vaccine just like the influenza vaccine. For children 12 and over call to set up an appointment. For those 6 months to 11 years supply is limited so please call to be put on a waiting list and we will call you when we have this in stock. Please ask for Gina K when you call.
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Website Resources
We have wonderful tips for you about a variety of topics in the
Medical Library
section of our website including parenting tips, information on medical conditions, medication doses, and much more! We know you will find this helpful.
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As pediatricians, we want to ensure that all our young patients have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. When preparing for this fun-filled night, remember to prioritize safety. First, choose costumes that are visible in the dark and don't obstruct movement or vision. Add reflective elements and consider using glow sticks or flashlights. Always accompany your child or ensure they are with a responsible adult while trick-or-treating. Stick to well-lit neighborhoods, and check all candy before consumption. Lastly, remind your children to never enter a stranger's home. Following these tips will help make Halloween a happy and safe experience for all.
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RSV Prevention With Beyfortus/Nirsevimab
Families have had questions about a new monoclonal antibody for infants recently approved by the FDA/CDC which can help prevent medical visits and hospitalizations due to RSV. We are waiting on a shipment of Beyfortus in our office. If interested in receiving this injection please call and ask for Gina K. to be placed on a waiting list We will be setting up clinics to help get everyone scheduled and protected this RSV season. Dr. Cavallo discusses the new RSV prevention in this
interview with WCPO
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Over the Counter Medication Questions?
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You can find dosing information for medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Benadryl on our
website
. You can also ask us for a fridge magnet next time you're in the office.
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Pediatric Associates
2865 Chancellor Dr.
STE 225
Crestview Hills, Ky. 41017
859-341-5400
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