North Rockland Pediatrics

10/13/2025

09/30/2025

At my eldest son’s 11 year well visit, he received Tdap vaccine, HPV vaccine, and MCV4 vaccine, all together, all at the same time. He was a bit annoyed with me and then got over it in about 10 minutes. I kept asking him if his arms were sore or bothering him, and he said the only thing bothering him was me checking on him and asking him how he felt so many times. You might ask why are Tdap, MCV4 and HPV all often given at age 11. There are several reasons. One is that kids go through a growth spurt around this age, and so their immune development also goes through a growth spurt. Tweens have a robust response to immunizations given at this age. The immunization schedule is timed to work optimally with the growth of children’s immune systems. Time has gone by so fast. It feels like yesterday my son was just a year old and I was bringing him in for his one year check up, where he received MMR vaccine, chickenpox vaccine, and hepatitis A vaccine, also all at the same time. The person who should be advising you on which vaccines your child should receive, and when, and why, is the pediatrician you chose for your child. —Dr. Troy

09/29/2025

The hardest part is starting – Congrats to everyone for making it through the first few weeks of school! Here are a handful of ideas to make the most of the rest of the semester. 💙📚💜

09/17/2025

Folic acid helps prevent major birth defects of the brain and spine, making it an important B vitamin during pregnancy. Pregnant patients need 600 micrograms of folic acid daily, so adding a prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid to a healthy diet is key. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ehujfb

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

To protect as many people as possible, AAP recommends that every newborn get the Hepatitis B vaccine as soon as they’re born. Why? Because if a mother has hepatitis B, she can pass it to her baby during birth... and many with hepatitis B don’t know they have it until they face serious liver problems later in life.

Often times, when adults are infected with hepatitis B, their immune system is able to overcome the virus so that it’s no longer a threat. But babies' immune systems aren’t as strong, so vaccinating newborns just after delivery allows their immune system to fight the infection quickly if exposed.

Learn more about the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth from NBC News at the link below.
https://nbcnews.to/4gqnkCY

09/12/2025

Pregnancy and postpartum can be a vulnerable time where individuals may experience depression, anxiety, or scary thoughts. These conditions are common, treatable, and you don’t have to face them alone. This , read an expert’s view on recognizing symptoms and finding support: https://bit.ly/469yxDa

08/25/2025

07/26/2025

All vaccines contain antigens that help the body create the immune response needed to protect against an infection. Did you know that kids are exposed to 2,000 - 6,000 antigens every day just by playing on the playground or riding public transit? That’s way more than the number of antigens in any combination of vaccines on the current schedule!

There is no benefit to delaying vaccines – doing so can put your child’s health at risk, especially as the new school year approaches. If you have any questions or concerns about vaccinations for your child, talk with your pediatrician or visit our website.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Vaccine-Ingredients-Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx

07/09/2025

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06/17/2025

Car seat installs are available every third Tuesday of the month at Hackensack University Medical Center!

This service is free of charge and will ensure your child safety seat is properly secured.

If you cannot attend one of these events, you can schedule an appointment with an RVPD Car Seat Technician as well. Please call 201-664-1111 to schedule an appointment!