Sapphire Pediatrics

04/23/2026

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient that helps our bodies make blood clots to stop bleeding. Adults and older children get vitamin K from foods like leafy greens, meat, dairy and eggs. But babies have very little vitamin K in their bodies at birth, putting them at risk for dangerous bleeding problems. The vitamin K shot provides babies with strong protection against vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UxLRff

04/16/2026

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03/08/2026

Happy international women's day! We at Sapphire are proud to have an all female crew!

03/08/2026

In this visual guide, certified car seat experts walk through common installation mistakes and how to fix them. Learn what a secure car seat base and a tightly fastened tether look like and more.

03/08/2026

Vaccination with the MMR vaccine can keep your child healthy and from getting complications from measles including (but not limited to) pneumonia, brain swelling, blindness, deafness, cognitive impairment, and death. It also protects those too young to get their vaccine. As we look at spring break- make sure your kids are up to date on vaccines and consider postponing air travel with those younger than 1 year who are not eligible for the MMR.

03/07/2026

03/03/2026

2 cases of measles have been reported at Broomfield High school. One of the cases went to the UC health urgent care in Broomfield. The MMR vaccine is safe and keeps you from getting measles which is a potentially deadly disease in many ways. Measles itself can kill you. But if you survive it wipes out all immunity you had to precious diseases and can cause you to get incredibly ill in the aftermath. Check the CDPHE website for exposure information. If you think you may have been exposed call the health department or message us, but please try to stay home.