Advocare Haddon Pediatric Group

11/13/2025

From feeding tips to managing colic and diaper rash, our medical library is designed to help you navigate those precious first weeks. We're dedicated to providing you with the information and support you need. Check out our medical library for more information: https://www.advocarehaddonpediatrics.com/Newborns

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11/12/2025

An episode, also called an asthma flare or asthma attack, can happen at any time. Symptoms may last a few minutes or go on for hours or days. https://aafa.org/asthma/

All information provided by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America — aafa.org — www.facebook.com/AAFANational

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11/12/2025

The ByHeart formula recall that we posted about on Monday has now widened to include ALL of their formulas. The concern is a number of cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart formula. If you have any ByHeart formula in your house, you should immediately throw it away.

Infant botulism is a dangerous, potentially fatal infection that has been associated with infant formulas in the past. The current recall is due to 15 children in multiple states, including New Jersey, who have developed this infection. Although there are treatments for infant botulism, children will still require care in an intensive care unit and the infection can be fatal.

So please discard all ByHeart formula products you currently have. There's no word from the company about refunds or reimbursement yet, so it may make sense to take pictures or otherwise document what you have before throwing it away.

There is no preventive treatment for infant botulism, so other than throwing away the formula, there's nothing specific to do now. If you notice any changes in your baby, especially lower muscle tone, drooping facial muscles or eyelids, difficulty sucking or breathing or new constipation, please call us.

11/11/2025

Good Morning

Tomlin Station Road in Mullica Hill is partly closed this morning, so it can be challenging to get to our Mullica Hill office this morning.

You can not turn on to Tomlin Station Road from Rt. 322.

You can turn in to the entrance near Caliber Collision (near the Inspira Urgent Care building) and drive through and make a right onto Tomlin Station, then turn into our office.

If you have any problems, feel free to call us at 856-294-5600.

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11/11/2025

During this time, your teen is developing their unique personality and opinions. Relationships with friends are still important, yet your teen will have other interests as they develop a more clear sense of who they are. This is also an important time to prepare for more independence and responsibility; many teenagers start working and many will be leaving home soon after high school.

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

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11/10/2025

You don’t want your teen driver to end up with a ticket, fine, increased insurance costs or worst of all—in a crash. Teach them not to speed.

All information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — www.nhtsa.gov — https://www.fb.com/NHTSA

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11/10/2025

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/recall/byheart-baby-formula-recalled-state-outbreak-infant-botulism-rcna242783

There's a recall for ByHeart brand infant formula due to numerous cases of infant botulism, including infants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

From the article,
"The recall includes two lots of the powdered formula with Dec. 1 “use by” dates, the FDA said in a statement Saturday. The lot numbers are 206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2."

If you use ByHeart formula, check those dates and lot numbers. If you have any affected cans of formula, throw them away immediately.

Infant botulism is a bit different that typical botulism food poisoning (caused by ingesting toxin produced by the bacteria, which can be introduced from unsafe canning). In the infant form, the babies ingest the spores, which then grow in their intestines continually producing the toxin for weeks.

It can take weeks after exposure for symptoms to develop, so if your baby drank the affected formula, monitor them closely (not that you're not already doing that, of course). There is no preventive treatment after exposure, only treatment for babies who develop symptoms, such as new onset constipation, followed by lethargy, poor feeding, drooping eyes, drooping or flat face, weak cry, or breathing difficulty.

If you are concerned your baby is developing any usual symptoms, please call us right away. Infant botulism is a very dangerous infection and requires immediate hospitalization, usually in an ICU. Luckily, there is a medication which can generally shorten the episode to several days or a week, instead of the several weeks it used to take for babies to recover.

The area around Philadelphia is a hotspot for infant botulism, primarily because the spores can be found in the soil in the Brandywine Valley area. Honey is another potential source(even if pasteurized), which is why infants should never be given honey.

Thirteen babies have been hospitalized with the illness, which can be fatal, federal heath officials said. No deaths have been reported.

11/08/2025

Are you or your child experiencing anxiety or stress leading up to your child's vaccination appointment? Consider implementing these tips and always call your pediatrician with any questions or concerns.

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

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11/07/2025

Happy Friday!
One last reminder that our office will be working on a shortened schedule today for NJ Teacher conference week.

If you'd like an appointment today, please walk-in between 8:30-9:00 at either office, or make sure to call early to schedule an appointment. We expect to close just a bit early in the afternoon, then our Haddon Heights office will re-open at 6:00 pm for evening appointments

For urgent issues when our offices are closed, please call the Haddon Heights office at 856-547-7300 and follow the voicemail prompts to reach our answering service.

We will have normal weekend hours at the Haddon Heights office tomorrow and Sunday. Please call for appointments, as there are no walk-ins on the weekends.

Both offices resume our normal schedule on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

11/06/2025

We're truly touched by your kind words! It inspires us to continue exceeding expectations and fostering strong relationships.

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11/06/2025

Please remember that our office will be working on a shortened schedule this week for NJ Teacher's conference week.

If you'd like an appointment today, please walk-in between 8:30-9:00 at either office, or make sure to call early to schedule an appointment. We expect to close just a bit early in the afternoon, then our Haddon Heights office will re-open at 6:00 pm for evening appointments

For urgent issues when our offices are closed, please call the Haddon Heights office at 856-547-7300 and follow the voicemail prompts to reach our answering service.

11/05/2025

Happy Wednesday!

Just another reminder that our office will be working on a shortened schedule this week for NJ Teacher's week.

If you'd like an appointment today, please walk-in between 8:30-9:00 at either office, or make sure to call early to schedule an appointment. We expect to close just a bit early in the afternoon, then our Haddon Heights office will re-open at 6:00 pm for evening appointments

For urgent issues when our offices are closed, please call the Haddon Heights office at 856-547-7300 and follow the voicemail prompts to reach our answering service.