Firefly Pediatrics

02/24/2026

Teens who use THC containing products are at least twice as likely to develop bipolar disease or psychosis, and even more likely to struggle with anxiety and depression than peers who do not use THC. Talk to your kids!

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/mental-health/teens-using-weed-have-doubled-risk-for-psychosis-bipolar-disorder

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

The AAP's vaccine recommendations for kids in the U.S. are designed to prepare children’s bodies to resist contagious diseases when their bodies respond best.

he AAP’s 2026 schedule has been endorsed by 12 medical and health organizations representing more than 1 million physicians, pharmacists and other pediatric health care professionals. They include the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Nurse Midwives, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, American Pharmacists Association, Council of Medical Specialty Societies, Infectious Diseases Society of America, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Medical Association, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Pediatric Pharmacy Association and Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine.

That's a lot of professional organizations! With all the mis-information out there, please ask us if you have questions about vaccines. We are happy to answer your questions!

01/27/2026

We will open on a 2hr delay today, Jan 27! Be there to answer your calls by 10:30!

01/26/2026

Firefly Pediatrics is closed today, Jan 26.

The roads are in rough shape! If you’re really worried your child needs to go somewhere to be seen today, call and talk to us! We’re available on the on-call line for urgent medical questions.

01/24/2026

With extreme winter weather expected this weekend, it’s important to know who to call if you need help. Save this post and keep these numbers handy ⛄📞

🚧 Road Conditions
VDOT Customer Service Center: 800-367-7623

🚓 Public Safety (Non-Emergency)
Call 804-748-1251
🚨 Always call 911 in case of an emergency

💧 Water / Wastewater Emergencies (Utilities)
Call 804-748-1310

🤝 Community Resources
Virginia 211: Dial 2-1-1

⚡ Power Outages
Dominion Energy: 866-366-4357
Southside Electric: Call or text to 866-878-5514

A little prep now can make a big difference later—stay safe, stay warm, and don’t forget to save this for easy access ❄️

01/24/2026

We will be open Saturday morning as usual (8:30-10:30ish but will stay later if there are a lot of people needing to be seen).

We’ll keep you updated with times for opening and closing next week. If we really have the serious conditions that are being predicted, NP Pavey and Dr. Bowers will see people through telehealth during normal business hours next week so we can help you without risking the drive into the office.

If you know your child was exposed to flu this week, you might grab a few flu or covid-flu combo tests at the store so you can test at home.

Make sure you have Tylenol and Motrin, any prescription medications (especially asthma medications!) on hand. It may be impossible to leave your house.

See our other post on tips to stay warm if you lose power. Stay safe everyone!

01/23/2026

Be safe in this storm this weekend! Follow these tips for safety if there are power outages!

01/06/2026

Hello Everyone! If you're not following all of the controversy at the CDC this year and you have follow up questions, just send us a portal message.

We want to reassure our families that our vaccine recommendations will continue to follow the best scientific evidence. Despite recent changes at the CDC, our practice's vaccine recommendations will not change. Changes made at the CDC were unilateral on the part of RFK. This is a striking departure from the thoughtful process that is usually undertaken to adjust the vaccine schedule. This decision did not go through rigorous academic debate and discussion, it did not even involve the ACIP, and it does not reflect the needs of the American public health system, which unfortunately is vastly different from that of Denmark.

We will follow the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics, whose vaccine committee is completely dedicated to the safety of your children. The vaccine schedule has always been continually assessed and re-evaluated over time, and we trust the AAP's vaccine committee to maintain that rigor and dedication to evidence even when the CDC has not.

The AAP schedule can be found here:

12/02/2025

For those of you that don't have a medical reason NOT to do the flu mist - this year you are able to order Flu Mist to be delivered to your house. Its almost as easy as doing flonase! Great option for kids over 2yo who don't have asthma. Great for kids who hate shots!

Learn how to safely order and use FluMist® (Influenza Vaccine Live, Intranasal) from home. Find step-by-step instructions, safety tips, and important usage information.

12/01/2025