Novant Health Elizabeth Pediatrics

03/27/2026

03/04/2026

Newborns who don't get a vitamin K shot and are low on the vitamin are at risk of vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), which occurs when a baby's blood can't make clots, and their body can't stop bleeding. Often, the bleeding starts internally before their parents know anything is wrong and can lead to brain damage or death.

Pediatricians have administered vitamin K shots to babies for decades to protect them from VKDB.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UxLRff

02/28/2026

📖 The Lancet is one of the world’s oldest, most prestigious, and most influential peer-reviewed medical journals. We have a lot of work ahead of us for the sake of kids and grand kids. 👶👧👦

On the cover of The Lancet:
Editorial — “Robert F Kennedy Jr: 1 year of failure”

Read this and more in the latest issue 👉 http://spkl.io/6183AauAl

02/20/2026

Our super power as reward to exposing ourselves to germs day in and day out! 💪

In the fight against common childhood illnesses, scientists have turned to an unusual source: the blood of paediatricians. It turns out that antibodies harvested from their blood are up to 25 times better at protecting against the common respiratory infection RSV than existing antibody therapies.

02/18/2026

🤔 Got questions? We are here to listen, support and guide 💜

02/05/2026

Vaccination is our best line of defense against measles! The risk benefit ratio always favors immunization over contracting the disease itself. 💉

A pediatrician shares what it was like to get the measles as a child, and why she advises parents to the give their children the vaccine known as MMR.

02/02/2026

🚨 We will be open for virtual visits and limited office hours today, Monday, February 2nd due to weather-related safety concerns. We appreciate your understanding. We will continue to update you on availability throughout the week.

Stay safe. all! 🚨

01/24/2026

The American Medical Association is deeply alarmed by efforts to weaken long-standing evidence-based vaccine recommendations, including suggestions that polio vaccination should seemingly not be routinely recommended to patients.

This is not a theoretical debate—it is a dangerous step backward. Read our full statement: http://spr.ly/6180CCJL0

01/23/2026

🚨 Inclement Weather Update 🚨

Saturday: Open from 8–12
Sunday: Closed
Monday: We are anticipating that we will be closed given the likelihood of hazardous driving conditions with the current forecast. The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. Those with scheduled appointments will receive an update on Sunday evening.

💜 Stay warm and safe this weekend! 💜