Wasatch Pediatrics in Draper

10/29/2025

Before your little (or big) monsters head out for Halloween, here are some easy safety steps to help give you peace of mind:

✨ Plan a familiar route
🧙‍♀️ Use face paint instead of masks to keep vision clear
💡 Stay visible with glow sticks & bring a flashlight
👟 Wear comfy shoes
🚸 Cross streets at crosswalks & look both ways!
🍭 Double-check candy at home & throw out anything open or suspicious

For older kids, encourage them to go with friends, stick together, and to familiar neighborhoods. Set a curfew and remind them to keep a charged phone & share their route with you. 👫🌙📱

Wishing all of our families a safe & Happy Halloween!

10/29/2025

10/27/2025

October is . Bullying can be hard for kids to open up about due to fear of worsening bullying, not being believed, or feeling shame. Molly Hellman, LCSW, one of our therapists at our Draper location, shares tips in our latest blog for recognizing the signs of bullying and responding in ways that support and empower your child. Read the full blog at our link in bio!

10/23/2025

Celebrating Medical Assistance Day this week gives us the chance to spotlight our amazing medical assistants! ✨ From welcoming kids & families to giving comfort during visits, you bring smiles and special care to our patients every single day. Today, we celebrate you - thank you for your dedicated commitment, compassion, and teamwork. We couldn’t do it without you! 💫

10/21/2025

Many parents have had questions about the hepatitis B vaccine lately. Here are answers to our most common questions about hepatitis B and the vaccine!

In the meantime, here are some quick facts to know about hepatitis B:

- Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver and can cause mild, moderate, or severe liver disease, including liver cancer.
- Babies & younger children are at higher risk & symptoms may not show up until decades later.
- It is spread primarily by blood contact but can survive outside the body for up to 7 days, so it can even be spread by doing things like sharing a toothbrush.
- Vaccination is safe and has reduced hepatitis B infections by 99% in children under 19 years of age.

As pediatricians, we trust and follow the AAP Recommended Immunization Schedule and are always here to help you navigate decisions with any questions or concerns you may have. Just like we've always been 🧡

Link in bio for more.

10/15/2025

Placing your baby on their back to sleep reduces the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths.  Check out these tips to learn more! 

Talk to your pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns.