Pediatric Associates of Norwood & Franklin

08/27/2025

Flu Vaccination Clinics Now Open for 2025–2026 Season!

We're excited to announce that we are now scheduling flu vaccination clinics at PANF. Please visit our website to book your appointment today:

www.panfpc.com

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older, with rare exceptions, receive the flu vaccine each year. for more information click here https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/2025-2026.html

All flu vaccines for the 2025–2026 season are trivalent, offering protection against three key flu viruses.

The CDC’s Advisory Committee (ACIP) recommends only single‑dose, thimerosal‑free formulations for everyone—including children, adults, and those who are pregnant.

Children ages 6 months through 8 years may need 2 doses, given 4 weeks apart—especially if it’s their first flu vaccine or they’ve only received one dose previously.

Ideally, vaccination should be completed before the end of October for full protection before flu season intensifies. We have both drive-thru and in-office clinics at both locations available for scheduling.

The 2024–2025 flu season was one of the most severe in recent years, with at least 216 pediatric deaths, the highest toll in about 15 years. Vaccination remains the most effective tool to prevent such devastating outcomes, especially for children and at-risk individuals.

How to schedule your flu vaccine:
• Visit our website: www.panfpc.com

Pediatric Medical Office in Norwood and Franklin MA, serving communities southwest of Boston. Pediatric Associates of Norwood & Franklin

08/22/2024

Flu vaccines for 2024-2025 season are beginning to arrive at PANF.
It takes about two weeks for antibodies to develop and provide protection against the flu, so all patients 6 months and older are encouraged to come in for the annual flu vaccine as soon as possible.

The SCHEDULING LINKS for Flu Vaccination Clinics can be found on our website: https://www.panfpc.com/

The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season.

All flu vaccines for the 2024-2025 season are trivalent in the United States. Trivalent flu vaccines are formulated to protect against three flu viruses (an A(H1N1) virus, an A(H3N2) virus, and a B/Victoria virus). Both trivalent and quadrivalent flu vaccines are expected to offer similar protection against the flu viruses they protect against. B/Yamagata flu viruses have not circulated in the population after March 2020, so protection from trivalent and quadrivalent flu vaccines is expected to be similar.

Getting the vaccine every year as soon as it becomes available provides optimal protection prior to the start of flu season.

Information for the prevention of influenza infection can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm

Information on similarities and differences between flu and Covid-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/flu-vs-covid19.htm

08/02/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Mohga Behairy is joining the PANF clinical team! With extensive knowledge and experience in pediatrics, Dr. Behairy is a wonderful addition to our practice.

Dr. Behairy is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, underscoring her dedication to high-quality pediatric care. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Nova Southeastern University and completed her residency at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, where she built a strong foundation in pediatrics. Her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine further refined her specialized skills. She speaks English and Arabic.

Starting in October 2024, Dr. Behairy will begin seeing patients, bringing her expertise and compassion to our community. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the PANF family!

We are excited to work together to provide the best possible care for the children in our community. 💙

Please give us a call to schedule with Dr. Behairy.

08/02/2024

Please help if you can.

We have a critical need for food. We see reduced donations during the summer, and we don't have the backstock to get us through the month. Please consider dropping a box of cereal, can of vegetables or fruit, a box of pasta or spaghetti. Any little bit will make a difference. We have boxes at Shaws, Stop-n-Shop and behind the church at 150 Chapel St. Click here for a list of most needed items: https://www.norwoodpantry.org/donate-food

05/18/2024

Thank you Pediatric Associates of Norwood & Franklin for your support of NLL in 2024

01/07/2024

As a result of the snow storm, we are open with limited hours today for urgent care by appointment only. Visit panfpc.com to schedule.

Pediatric Medical Office in Norwood and Franklin MA, serving communities southwest of Boston. Pediatric Associates of Norwood & Franklin

12/29/2023

Dr. Caine has had a lasting impact on this community, and we know the patients who have benefited from his care join us in thanking him for his legendary expertise in pediatrics!

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Caine on his well-deserved retirement. His dedication and commitment to patient care are the very embodiment of all our practice. Congratulations from all of us at PANF. Enjoy retirement, Dr. Caine 🎊!

12/21/2023

It's a wrap! Dr. Katz has officially retired after caring for PANF patients for 29 years. We wish her the best on her new journey, she will be missed 👩‍⚕️❤️

11/01/2023

Our Franklin Crew 🎃
Happy Halloween

10/31/2023

Same crew, new location in Norwood at 115 Norwood Park South, Suite 110.

Happy Halloween 🎃

10/30/2023

We Moved!

(Norwood Office Only)

You can find our Norwood location at 115 Norwood Park South, Suite #110 Norwood.

10/16/2023

There are some openings at our Norwood flu clinic on 11/1. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please click on the link below.

We will be holding a flu clinic for patients who are ages 6 months and older, along with parents/caretakers in our Norwood office. As more vaccine arrives additional flu clinics will be held in each office for all age groups in the coming weeks. New patients, patients with severe egg allergies who h...