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Last fall, we shared concerns with you regarding government messaging related to pediatric care. Once again, we feel compelled to share our thoughts, this time on recent news regarding updates from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) related to the childhood immunization schedule. We have already begun fielding questions from families concerned about what these changes mean for … [Read more...] about A Message From Our Office Regarding Revised HHS Vaccination Recommendations

In pediatrics, we discuss that kids grow in spurts, not at a steady, linear pace. This was clearly a year of “growth spurts,” particularly in some relatively new trends—increasing scientific skepticism, worsening insurance challenges, and the onslaught of impersonal artificial intelligence. Staying true to our mission of providing top notch, personal care for your children, while navigating … [Read more...] about New Year, Old Trends – On the Rise

Along with the American Academy of Pediatrics and other science-based organizations in our country, we at Center City Pediatrics are extremely concerned about the messages coming from the White House related to pediatric care. We are particularly concerned about the following two very recent statements: -Tylenol, or its active ingredient Acetaminophen, has a causative role in the apparent … [Read more...] about A Message From Our Providers: Good Medicine Under Attack

It's Time...Flu Vaccine Appointments Are Open! Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed school, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. Have a fall/winter well visit already scheduled for your child? You are all set! Simply ask the receptionist when you arrive to have … [Read more...] about Flu Shots, Speech & Language Screenings, Integrated Behavioral Health & More!

Center City Pediatrics is an inclusive medical home and will continue to stand with and support ALL of our patients without prejudice. Teen Visits: What Changes Can Caregivers Expect? Adolescence brings your child a unique set of challenges, many of which require their increased independence to navigate. And that includes their annual teen wellness check. At these visits we ask your … [Read more...] about Teen Questionnaires, Online Symptom Tracker, Wait Times, Classes & More!