Oberlin Road Pediatrics

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

AAP President Dr. Susan J. Kressly responds to the recent changes on the CDC’s website - “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism. Anyone repeating this harmful myth is misinformed or intentionally trying to mislead parents.

We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further."

11/21/2025

Combination vaccines safely protect kids from multiple diseases with fewer shots, helping families stay on schedule and reducing stress without compromising immune response.

10/11/2025

Dr. Hailey Nelson joins us for this special Halloween-themed episode. They dive into key safety topics including pedestrian safety during trick-or-treating, selecting costumes that are both festive and functional, and setting boundaries for preteens and teens heading out with friends. They also prov...

10/05/2025

This Life Kit podcast episode "How to talk toddler" is a wonderful listen! Great for anyone that has a 18 month to 5 year old.

Podcast Episode · Life Kit: Parenting · 10/02/2025 · 27m

09/27/2025

​Autism is a complex complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely in how it affects children. It is increasingly linked to genetics, but there is no single reason why some children have autism. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educational...

09/24/2025

Acetaminophen is an over-the-counter medicine used to reduce fevers and relieve pain. It is sold under many brand names, including Tylenol.

Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for children when administered as recommended. Misleading claims link the medicine to autism. These false claims send a confusing, dangerous message to parents and expectant parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals. Read more at the link below.
https://bit.ly/42G47Y9

08/27/2025

It’s that time again…flu season is coming. And the best way to protect your kids from the complications of influenza is with a vaccine!

Clinic will begin Tues 9/2 and run for several weeks to ensure everyone who wants a flu vaccine will have a chance to receive one. Shot clinics will be available at the Oberlin office only and will be weekdays and Saturday.

We are awaiting the FluMist shipment, but should receive these soon. As a pediatric community, we are still waiting for further information on the availability of a COVID vaccine—stay tuned for updates on this.

To schedule, call our office!! And please give our beloved bus a hug as you pass—he’s sick this season, so all vaccines will be administered indoors!

06/25/2025

06/19/2025

There’s a lot of confusion in Washington about vaccines, and parents need informartion they can trust. The American Academy of Pediatrics has published its c...

05/31/2025

It’s mosquito season in North Carolina!! Here are some ways to keep your kids free from itchy bites.

Insects that bite—not insects that sting—are kept away by repellents. Biting insects include mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, chiggers and biting flies. Avoiding peak times of sunrise and sunset can help you avoid these yucky bugs, but sometimes sunset is also a great time to beat the heat. Long sleeves and pants in breezy materials, bug sprays and even fans are great insect deterrents. Commercial foggers can spray your yard, but the simplest way to prevent mosquitos is by emptying freestanding water in your yard. (Yes, drain the water table!)

Tips for Using Bug Spray:
* Use just enough repellent to cover your child’s clothing and exposed skin. Using more doesn’t make the repellent more effective.
* Use spray repellents in open areas to avoid breathing them in.
* Keep repellents out of young children’s reach to reduce the risk of unintentional swallowing.

The concentration of DEET in a product affects how long the product will be effective. For example, 10% DEET provides protection for about 2 hours, and 30% DEET protects for about 5 hours. Similar to products made with DEET, insect repellents with picaridin provide protection from mosquitoes and ticks for an amount of time that is based on the concentration of picaridin. For example, insect repellents that contain 5% picaridin can protect against mosquitoes and ticks for 3 to 4 hours. Products with 20% picaridin can provide protection for 8 to 12 hours.

Other products that are not proven to be effective against mosquitoes include wristbands soaked in chemical repellents and stickers with embedded chemicals.

Thanks to HealthyChildren.org for the great info!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Insect-Repellents.aspx