Blackmon Pediatrics

02/02/2026

Oh no! Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather 😭. Let's hope he is wrong and Spring is right around the corner!

01/30/2026

Parents ⚠🚧❗PAY ATTENTION ⚠🚧❗

Teen Boys Latest Addiction -
Newest research reveals that gambling has become common among adolescent boys, with MORE THAN A THIRD of boys gambling before they turn 18.

Thanks Common Sense Media
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01/30/2026

Ge**er Products Company is initiating a voluntary recall of limited batches of Ge**er® Arrowroot Biscuits out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed. The material comes from an arrowroot flour supplier who initiated a recall. We are no longer working with the flour supplier.

This recall is isolated to limited batches of Ge**er® Arrowroot Biscuits 5.5oz products produced between July 2025 and September 2025. In the U.S., this recall is nationwide.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gerber-products-company-announces-voluntary-recall-limited-batches-arrowroot-biscuits-out-abundance

01/29/2026

Babies are at highest risk when it comes to severe cases of RSV. Look for these symptoms:
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🤧Cold symptoms – runny nose, sneezing
😷Cough
🥱Trouble breathing
💤Extreme tiredness
🤒Fever
😫Irritability
🤕Loss of appetite
😷Pauses in breathing
😷Short, rapid breathing
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RSV cough sounds like a wet, forceful cough. It sometimes may sound like a barky cough. Your baby may also have wheezing and labored breathing. RSV causes mucus to form in the chest, so their cough may also sound wet and rumbly.

OSF HealthCare
Learn More: https://www.osfhealthcare.org/blog/how-to-avoid-rsv-and-other-rsv-tips-from-a-pediatrician-2/

01/28/2026

📱🧠 More kids and teens are turning to social media for mental health advice—but not everything they see online is accurate. This guide helps adults support young people in spotting misinformation, asking the right questions, and finding trustworthy mental health resources.
Thanks you Wake Up Wednesday

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01/27/2026

❄️🧣 Cold, dry air can make breathing harder for people with asthma—especially during outdoor activity. Cover your mouth, breathe through your nose when possible, and stay warm to help prevent flare-ups this winter 💙
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Keep your astha plan up-to-date:
https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-treatment/asthma-treatment-action-plan/

01/26/2026

☃️ Opening 2 Hours Late Today. ❄️

01/23/2026

Many parts of the U.S. will be experiencing major winter storms and are preparing for power outages.

Share in the comments: What allergy-friendly foods will you have on hand or make if your power goes out?⬇️

01/22/2026

We truly love our patients! Coming alongside them in life is a pure joy for each one of us.

01/22/2026

❄️☃️ Snow days are the best—but safety comes first!

Playing in the snow is fun 🛷⛄, and with a few simple reminders, you can help keep your kids safe and warm all day long 🧤🧣

From safe outdoor play and fire safety 🔥🏠 to staying cozy inside and making fun treats 🍪☕, ETCH has great tips to help families enjoy a fun and safe snow day ❄️💙

🔗 https://www.etch.com/about-us/news/2026/snow-and-winter-safety-tips-for-children/

01/20/2026