Manhattan Queens Pediatrics

03/16/2026

Another study showing the risks of screen time/ social media/video game use and anxiety/depression in kids. Recommendations including limiting screen time in children and teens and no social media use.

FRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Digital media use is consistently associated with risks to child and adolescent mental health and development globall

03/09/2026

Just an FYI for our families. We do more than sick and well visits. Call for more information or to make an appointment.

02/01/2026

A little belated but happy pediatrician's day to all our doctors!

02/01/2026

Glad to see our city and state backing what's right for our kids.

01/06/2026

A reminder about our office vaccine policy and a statement yesterday from the AAP.

12/12/2025

The COVID vaccine is safe and effective for kids.

The vaccines were found to decrease the risk of needing medical care in the first six months after vaccination by 76 percent in children under 4, and by 56 percent in children 5 to 17.

12/07/2025

11/22/2025

Wishing everyone safe travels in the coming week.

10/28/2025

Dr. Martino came for a visit! Always good to catch up with her.

10/23/2025

Dr. Halac paid a visit this week. Always good to catch up and see him.

10/15/2025

Another great reason to keep kids off of social media and encourage limited screen time.

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Social media could be costing your tween some of their brain power, a new study says.Children between 9 and 13 years o

09/16/2025

FYI