Morningside Pediatrics

01/08/2025

Dear beloved families,

We are devastated by the current wildfire situation, as we are aware that many of you are experiencing the unthinkable in terms of evacuations and loss of your homes. Our hearts are with you all.

We also hope you and your loved ones are staying safe. We understand how stressful and uncertain this time can be, and we want to share some practical tips to help you stay prepared and protect your health:

• Ensure you have the medications you need. Double-check that your prescriptions are filled and easily accessible.

• Prepare “go bags” for your family. With the fire not yet contained and winds remaining high, it’s important to be ready to leave quickly. Include water, medications, important documents, and comfort items like your children’s favorite loveys or toys, formula for babies, pack and play for safe sleep, to name a few.

• Stay indoors as much as possible. The air quality is currently unsafe to breathe. If you need to go outside, wear a high-quality mask (e.g., N95) to protect your lungs.

• If you or your children tend to wheeze, start your medications early. Be proactive with inhalers or other respiratory treatments to avoid complications. If your child has an inhaled steroid (corticosteroid inhaler such as Qvar or Flovent), start those right away, and double the dose that you would give typically. Call us if you have questions or need refills.

• Drink plenty of water. The air is extremely dry, and staying hydrated can help your body cope.

• Limit children’s exposure to news coverage. Watching flames repeatedly on TV can increase anxiety and stress for kids. Keep them engaged with calming activities instead, whenever possible.

We are here to support you during this challenging time. If you have any medical concerns or need assistance with prescriptions, don’t hesitate to contact us. Your health and safety remain our top priorities.

Take care, and please stay safe,
Morningside Pediatrics

02/19/2022

Formula Recall. Please call the office if you have questions or need help with a switch.

The FDA is investigating consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one consumer complaint of infection of Salmonella Newport potentially linke

01/04/2022

This help video will be a great help as we transition over to our Patient Portal. Please call the office to get a PIN for each member of the family.

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12/08/2021

Putting this out there! Please share!!

I am seeking a Pediatrician to add to our physician-owned small group in Santa Monica, California. We are Morningside Pediatrics, a highly regarded PPO practice dedicated to vaccines, evidence based medicine, and personal, superior care. We are hiring a full time (3.5 - 5 days) doctor for care of our sick and well kids, age newborn to college. The perfect applicant would be bright, have awesome bedside manners, love collaborating openly with colleagues, and have a great sense of humor as a plus. Call the office for details! (310) 829-3525

12/03/2021

We are so happy to share that we are now offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to 5-11 year olds! Call the office to schedule your child’s first or second appointment.

11/03/2021

We are so excited that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in children ages 5-11!! We are in the process of becoming an approved site. If you are eager to receive a dose, go ahead and make an appointment at your local pharmacy -- and once we receive our doses we will put out another announcement. Thank you for your patience!

08/31/2021

It’s FLU VACCINE season and they are in the office now! Call to schedule an appointment for a nurse visit during the week or for our first Flu Vaccine clinic that will be on Saturday, September 11th from 9am-noon. (310) 829-3525

If you’re already scheduled for an office visit in the coming weeks we will happily offer the vaccine to you when you’re here! The vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6-months and up!

05/04/2021

We do expect FDA approval for the Covid vaccine for 12-15 year olds in the next week or so. At this time we are NOT going to have access to the Pfizer vaccine at our office. We encourage you to keep an eye on the MyTurn.CA.gov website to schedule an appointment at a vaccine site when they do become available for this next cohort. Stay safe and mask up! 😷

My Turn is where Californians can find out if you are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, schedule appointments, and sign up for notifications. Register to get notified when it’s your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

11/10/2020

Our big FLU shipment has arrived at last!! If you haven’t received your 2020 FLU vaccine, call now! We will be calling those of you who wanted to be notified, but go ahead and call us if you see this message! We have lots of time slots available this week and next, so come on in!!

06/07/2020

Put simply, the chaos and crisis that have enveloped our nation in recent months are a direct result of America’s deep-rooted systemic and institutional racism. The unjust killing of black bodies is as old as this country, but this shameful legacy has entered a new chapter in 2020. The

06/01/2020

Good morning, all.

Yesterday, Residents of Santa Monica and neighboring cities came to our streets to demonstrate, protest, and peacefully march in support for justice.

We must continue to strive for peace, for justice, for education for all, for safe housing, for food. For safe streets. This list is so long. We are broken.

We are disheartened by the structural damage to so many small businesses in Santa Monica yesterday. Some affected were very close to our office, but thankfully Morningside Pediatrics was not damaged last night.

We will be open today from 9 am - 1 pm, at which time we will comply with the city business curfew. Please call the office if you have any questions about your child’s health, and of course, stay safe, my friends.

05/27/2020

Consider the risks! And as always, personalize this advice as it applies to your family.

The weather is warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what's safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.