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01/29/2026

To read more about the study, search "Early Language Intervention Helps Most Non-Speaking Children With Autism, HealthDay" and click on the HealthDay website.

01/27/2026

Swipe to see the updated immunization schedule from the AAP for 2026. 12 leading medical and healthcare organizations formally endorsed the AAP’s schedule, and we will be following it here at Uptown Pediatrics.

Please comment any questions, or reach out to your pediatrician here at Uptown. We are always happy to help!

01/26/2026

❄️ Weather Update for Monday 1/26:
Limited office hours due to the snowstorm.
Open at 10:00 AM, appointment only.
MD available by phone for emergencies.
Stay safe out there! ❄️

01/21/2026

This week’s Mmunization Monday is coming a little late due to the long weekend. Today Dr. Larsen tells us about the HPV vaccine, in honor of January being cervical cancer awareness month. The AAP recommends routine HPV vaccination for all adolescents starting between age 9 and 12. Feel free to comment any questions or reach out to your pediatrician.

01/21/2026

Wondering how to promote healthy digital habits for your child? Use this AAP tool to make a family media plan! Simply scan the QR code in this post or look up "AAP media plan" on healthychildren.org. Follow the instructions to help you and your children set media priorities that matter most to your family, in line with your values and routines.

01/16/2026

January is cervical cancer awareness month. The leading cause of cervical cancer is the Human Papillomavirus, or HPV. The best way to protect your child from HPV is the HPV vaccine, which the AAP recommends starting between age 9 and 12 years old. Reach out to us if you have any questions. We are here to help keep your child safe and healthy!

01/16/2026

An update on our schedule for next week. While we won't be in office Monday, one of our doctors will be on call. As always, our office will be open Saturday morning for sick visits by appointment. Don't forget to call between 10:00 and 11:00 AM Saturday to schedule your sick visit!

01/14/2026

We've compiled some tips from the AAP on how to encourage your child to be physically active. Exercise is vital to the health and well-being of children. Physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints, for example. Beyond benefits to the body, physical activity also boosts a child's mental and behavioral health. It increases a child's enthusiasm and optimism and boosts self-esteem, school performance, attention and behavior. It also reduces anxiety, tension and depression.

01/12/2026

Hi everyone! We have decided to start a new weekly tradition: Mmunization Monday, where we’ll be providing information about a different vaccine every Monday. Today’s vaccine is Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, or MMR. Your child receives the MMR vaccine at 1 year, and again at 4 years. Our amazing Dr. Larsen explains what each of these viruses is, how the MMR vaccine works, and why the MMR vaccine is important. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to comment on this post or reach out to our office.

01/07/2026

On Monday, the CDC announced changes to which vaccines it recommends for all babies and children in the U.S. In this post, we've addressed some common questions you may have about your child's vaccine schedule.

Our vaccine recommendations have not changed, and we will continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended vaccine schedule.

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us directly. We are always happy to talk through your child's care together.

01/05/2026

The 2024-2025 flu season was one of the most severe we've seen in over a decade. Currently, flu cases are surging across the country, driven primarily by a new strain of the virus — subclade K of influenza A(H3N2).

See the information compiled in this post for information on the flu and how to keep your child safe.

01/02/2026