by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Apr 4, 2014 | Injuries
A great deal of attention has been paid recently to the problem of concussions in our children and young athletes. Given the potential for significant cognitive impact and debilitating symptoms, this concern is well placed. However, part of the difficulty in managing... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Oct 28, 2013 | Administration
On June 17 of this year, Wallingford adopted a revised policy on school absences, which has in turn created a great deal of confusion in our office. I had the opportunity last week to go over this with Kathy Neelon, the Nurse Coordinator for the district and wanted... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Oct 9, 2013 | Flu Shots
Our flu shot season is well under way here, but as usual, there are some snags that I wanted to address. We are hard at it already, having given out nearly 400 or so with another 700 already booked in the upcoming weeks. There is no sign of any shortages, so please... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Sep 18, 2013 | Flu Shots
And so it begins again. Our supply of flu vaccine has arrived and we can begin booking the flu shot clinics. Please call the office during regular hours to book a time to come in. We have both injectable as well as nasal vaccine, and all of our vaccine is... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | May 14, 2013 | General Pediatrics
As we get into the warmer months, many parents ask about sunscreen for their children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: •Sunscreen for ALL children over 6 months of age. •Sunscreen should be “broad-spectrum” and protect against both UVA and UVB rays...