Pediatric Associates of Fairfield

11/24/2025

Our nation’s ability to live healthier, longer lives rests on a commitment to supporting public health initiatives and the individuals who carry them out. We recognize Public Health Thank You Day as an opportunity to express gratitude and show support to the public health workforce.

11/23/2025

Safety and injury prevention for young children involves making sure children have safe places to grow and learn, protecting children from danger, and teaching children what to do to be safe. When children are safe, they are more likely to be injury-free, focus on learning, and explore new situations with confidence. Use these safety tips whenever you are your child are driving.

All information provided by Head Start — https://fb.com/HeadStartgov

11/23/2025

11/22/2025

The numbers are in: 2-3% of parents experience perinatal , and recent studies find that the number may even be higher.

If you have concerns about your condition, please do not hesitate to contact your health provider.

All information provided by Policy for Maternal Mental Health — www.2020mom.org — https://fb.com/policycentermmh

11/20/2025

No need to search for medicine dosages in the middle of the night! Check out our comprehensive guide to safely administer common medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cold medicines, and more.

Medicine Dosages: https://pediatricassociates.us/Resources/Medicine-Dosages

11/20/2025

Protecting all children is our priority! 🩺 We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines to keep your child safe and healthy. 👶 Keeping your child on schedule is easy—just check our comprehensive vaccination guide! ✅https://pediatricassociates.us/Resources/Immunizations

11/19/2025

As we head into a busy flu season, we’re expanding our Patient Relations team! If you’re motivated, dependable, and bring a positive attitude, we’d love to hear from you. Join an incredible team that makes a difference every day.

📩 Please send your resume to be considered.

11/19/2025

🚩🧠👶 Meningitis symptoms can be subtle yet significant indicators of a potentially serious condition. Familiarizing ourselves with meningitis symptoms in babies can empower parents and caregivers to protect the delicate neurological health of our little ones!

All information provided by the World Health Organization — https://fb.com/WHO

11/18/2025

You have probably heard your pediatrician say that a fever in your newborn baby is considered a medical emergency. Any baby who is less than 60 days old and spikes a fever (temperatures of 100.4°F/38°C or higher) should be brought into the emergency department for further evaluation. This is because the younger your baby is, the higher the chance of fever being a sign of a serious bacterial infection. Here’s what you need to know.

All information provided by Children's National — https://fb.com/childrens.national

11/18/2025

Colds happen! 🦠 Did you know your child might get up to 6 colds per year, each lasting about 7 to 10 days? That's a lot of management for parents! 😅 Understanding the common symptoms (congestion, poor appetite, etc.) and knowing effective at-home remedies like rest and saline is key to a smoother recovery. Learn how to navigate the cold season: https://pediatricassociates.us/Colds

11/17/2025

The FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of infant botulism cases that may be linked to ByHeart infant formula. ByHeart recalled all their formula products sold nationwide on Tuesday morning. If your family has one of the recalled formula cans at home, stop using the formula and monitor your infant for signs of botulism, including constipation, difficulty feeding, poor head control and trouble swallowing. The vast majority of baby formula is safe, and the recall affects a small percentage of families who rely on formula.

To learn more, head to https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/What-should-I-know-about-the-infant-formula-recall.aspx

All information provided by The American Academy of Pediatrics— www.healthychildren.org — https://fb.com/healthychildren

11/16/2025

Getting ready for a holiday trip? If you are traveling to an area where Oropouche is spreading, don’t forget to pack insect repellent and loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing and stay someplace with air conditioning.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc