We would like to share these tips, from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, for a less stressful shot visit for your child.  We do believe that vaccines are imperative for your child’s health but do recognize that getting…Read More

In light of the growing adolescent opioid use problem in the United states, we would like to share the latest policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics. AAP: Offer Teens Medication-Assisted Tx for Opioid Addiction Treatment underused, severely…Read More

Children’s Medical Group is now recommending that our patients, age 16-23, get vaccinated against meningococcal group B disease. also known as meningitis B. We are recommending the vaccine for those entering college and those already enrolled. Until 2014, there were…Read More

When you need to change a button battery, hunting down a screwdriver to open the tiny lid that covers the battery may seem like a nuisance. But the American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to make sure the lid is…Read More

If you feed your baby rice cereal, you might want to offer other grains like oatmeal and barley instead because rice contains a high amount of arsenic. A natural element, arsenic is found in water, air and soil. It is…Read More

Dear CMG Family and Friends: This is not an easy letter for me to write. As of June 17, 2016, my family and I will be relocating to the Virginia Beach area. I have chosen to explore opportunities in the…Read More

What is Zika? — Zika is a type of virus. Infection with Zika can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. Zika virus is spread mainly through mosquito bites. But spread is also possible from a pregnant mother to…Read More

A few weeks ago, I had my yearly physical. As part of her history-taking, my doctor asked if I was sexually active with my wife. Then she asked if I was sexually active with anyone other than my wife. She…Read More

Researchers found they had more severe symptoms, longer recovery times than boys. By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) — Girls who suffer a concussion may have more severe symptoms that last longer compared to boys, according…Read More

Peanuts and milk consumed during pregnancy reduced asthma and allergy in children A team of researchers recently found that milk, wheat and peanuts eaten during pregnancy were associated with decreased rates of asthma and allergy in children. “Talk to your…Read More