Immunizations
At Lincoln Pediatrics we are inundated with questions about vaccines and vaccine safety. We are adding to our website a vaccine philosophy statement that summarizes our vaccine policy. Please click on the following link below to read or print out our statement:

http://www.lincolnpedi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Vaccine-Philosophy-Statement-Single-Column.pdf

Respiratory Distress
We have also seen a dramatic increase in the number of respiratory infections we are seeing in the office. In younger infants or infants with a history of prematurity this has resulted in several admissions to Hasbro because of breathing problems. The link below summarizes the things that parents should look for in assessing the  respiratory status of an ill infant.

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/your-newborn-babys-breathing-noises

Last Flu Clinic
Our last flu clinic is scheduled for this Saturday, January 30, from 8-10 A.M. This is for children ages 6 months-5 years old who were not able to get the vaccine through the school system who need the second dose of H1N1 vaccine. At the present time, we do not have thimerosal-free H1N1 vaccine available for injection. The H1N1 mist version does not contain thimerosal. We do not believe thimerosal poses any risk, but provide this information as a courtesy for those families who wish to know. We strongly encourage you to make sure your child receives both doses to achieve full protection.

Finally 
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Again, we cannot thank you enough for all your patience and understanding during this busy season!

Sincerely,

LPA