Garden City Pediatric Associates

11/07/2025

When your child is sick, you don’t have to turn to urgent care — your Allied Pediatrician knows your child best!
Call our office or schedule online at alliedphysiciansgroup.com/schedule-an-appointment.

If we don’t have a time slot that works for you, utilize Allied All Access — an Allied doctor at another Allied office, who has access to your child’s medical history, can see you.

💻 Prefer a virtual visit?
Allied Telehealth allows your child to be seen by a trusted Allied physician from anywhere. It’s ideal when your office has no openings, you’re traveling, or it’s after hours!

With Allied All Access and Allied Telehealth, quality pediatric care is always within reach. 🧡

11/01/2025

Daylight saving time ends tonight! ⏰ While everyone else celebrates an extra hour of sleep, parents of little ones know the truth... See you bright & early!

10/31/2025

Wishing all our little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes a safe and spooky night filled. Have a Happy Halloween filled with fun costumes, sweet treats, and lots of smiles.🧡🎃 Trick-or-treat safely!

10/24/2025

Allied Telehealth makes quality care just a click away! Whether it’s a sick visit, a follow-up, or a quick question, our providers are here for your family, providing care wherever you are! 📍🧡 https://bit.ly/4nvKRVx

10/23/2025

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Medical Receptionist, Natalie! Welcome to the team! We’re so excited to have you join our Allied family. 🧡🎉

10/22/2025

Happy Medical Assistants Week! 🧡 We’re so grateful for our incredible MAs who keep our office running smoothly and our patients cared for with compassion every single day. Thank you for all you do! ✨

10/21/2025

Let’s hear it for the moms — making magic 🔮🪄(and managing mayhem) all year long. Spooky season’s got nothing on you! 🎃 👻

10/20/2025

Wishing our patients, families, and community a very Happy Diwali! May this Festival of Lights bring you good health, happiness, and prosperity. 🪔💛

10/16/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Allied Physicians Group has received SIX nominations in this year’s Best of Long Island competition! 🎉 We’re honored to be recognized by Long Islanders for our compassion, care, and commitment to families across our communities. Don’t forget, you can vote once per day in each category! Cast your votes here: https://bit.ly/2026BOLIVoting 🗳️ Let’s bring home the win together!

10/11/2025

A little spooky, a lot of smiles 😆! Our office is full of visitors… and maybe even a ghost or two 👻🧡✨

10/08/2025

Parenthood comes with a lot of questions, and we’re here to help! 💬🧡
Allied Telehealth isn’t just for sick visits; it’s also a great way to connect with a trusted pediatrician for questions, especially when you have a newborn! Whether you’re a first-time parent learning the ins and outs of parenthood or just need reassurance, Allied Telehealth makes it easy to connect with your pediatrician for advice and guidance. Schedule a Telehealth visit today: https://bit.ly/4nvKRVx

10/01/2025

Wishing our patients, families, and community a meaningful Yom Kippur. May this day of reflection bring peace, health, and renewal. Wishing you an easy fast 🧡

09/24/2025

By 6 months, many babies are ready to experiment with solid baby foods like pureed veggies and fruits. 🥕 Curious about other exciting baby milestones to look forward to? This month-by-month guide shows you what’s next and reminds you to enjoy every moment!.

Be prepared for your baby’s exciting first year with tips, infant growth charts, and more at: https://bit.ly/4gCoxad

Your baby’s first year is an exciting journey filled with remarkable growth. From developing critical motor skills to those priceless first steps, each month brings new challenges and discoveries.

09/23/2025

With recent changes to vaccine recommendations, we’re here to help you understand what they mean for your family. 👪

The American Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met last week and voted on updates to the national vaccine schedule. Two key areas were reviewed:
• Update on MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) Vaccine Procedure
• Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure

1️⃣ Update on MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella) Vaccine Procedure
🟠 What stays the same:
• Children should still receive vaccines for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Chickenpox at 12 months and again at 4 years old.
🟠 What’s changing:
• At 12 months, children should receive separate MMR and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines instead of the combination MMRV vaccine. (Many physicians were already following this procedure)
• The MMRV combination vaccine is now only recommended for children age 4 and up.
🟠 Bottom line:
MMR and Varicella vaccines are safe, effective, and essential for children's health. These vaccines will continue to be widely available and covered by insurance.

2️⃣ Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure
The ACIP updated its recommendation to allow for more individual choice based on medical advice. This guidance is broader than the procedure the FDA issued earlier this summer.
🟠 What stays the same:
• Children ages 6 months to 17 years: COVID-19 vaccination should be based on shared decision-making between families and healthcare providers.
• Adults over 65 and people with high-risk conditions continue to benefit most from getting the vaccine.
• The vaccine is covered by government programs and most private insurance.
🟠 What’s changing:
• Adults ages 18–64 no longer have a general recommendation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Instead, they should decide based on a conversation with their healthcare provider.
🟠 What Other Leading Organizations Are Saying:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):
• Recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for:
• All infants 6–23 months
• All high-risk children ages 6 months–18 years
• Any child whose parent wants them vaccinated
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG):
• Recommends COVID-19 vaccination for:
• Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy, postpartum, or breastfeeding
New York State (NYS):
• Anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can get one
• Pharmacists can give the vaccine without a prescription
🟠 Bottom Line:
• In New York State, anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can receive it.
• The vaccine offers strong protection — especially for:
• Infants under age 2
• Adults over 65
• High-risk individuals (heart disease, diabetes, asthma, weakened immune systems)
• Anyone seeking extra protection is encouraged to get vaccinated.