Update in Developmental Milestones
Darren T. Scoggin, MDChildren’s Medical Group Jackson, MS Pediatrics is a unique medical specialty because we have the privilege of watching our patients grow from infancy through childhood into adolescence and early adulthood. We as pediatricians are trained through...
FDA issues warning for potentially contaminated infant formula
Federal health officials are warning families not to use certain lots of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formula while they investigate complaints of bacterial infections. The warning comes after reports of four infants in three states becoming ill...
Vaccine for children under 5 delayed so FDA can review data on 3rd dose
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday postponed a Feb. 15 meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee to discuss the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years and said the meeting likely will occur...
COVID-19 vaccine booster authorized for 16-, 17-year-olds
Federal health officials have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine booster in 16- and 17-year-olds as the omicron variant spreads to more states. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can be used as a booster for this age group at least six months after a primary series, under an...
KRAFT RECALLS POWDERED DRINKS OVER METAL, GLASS CONCERNS
Nov 29, 2021 WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Kraft Heinz Co. announced that it is recalling certain lots of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea, and Kool-Aid powdered drinks because they may contain small pieces of metal or glass. The company also...
COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist for Kids Age 5 and Up
At long last, it's the kids' turn. It's time for eligible children to get the COVID vaccine, get protected and protect the health of their families and friends. COVID-19 virus is still spreading. That's why getting the vaccine is the best thing to do for your child's...
How Much Water Should I Drink?
Darren T. Scoggin, MDChildren’s Medical GroupJackson, MS One of the frequent questions pediatricians are asked in summer time is, “How much water should we be drinking?” This is a difficult question to answer because it is not a one-size-fits- all approach. There are...
Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science
Updated Aug. 6, 2021Print On July 27, 2021, CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public...
Helping Children Steer Clear of Vaping and Nicotine Addiction
By Joanna Storey, MD More and more in my pediatric practice, I hear from parents who are concerned about news reports of a national epidemic of youth vaping and e-cigarette use. Indeed, studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association...
Choosing an Insect Repellent for Your Child
Warmer weather means more chances for kids to get outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather also means preventing insect bites. Biting insects such as mosquitoes and biting flies can make children miserable. More worrisome...
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