by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jul 22, 2012 | Infectious Disease
The CDC announced this week that doctors in the U.S. have reported more than 18,000 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, so far this year. That is the highest rate of infection in 50 years! The reasons for this increase are unclear, and may include... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jun 19, 2012 | General Pediatrics
I wanted to update our families on an important piece of legislation recently passed in Connecticut that may affect vaccine delivery. This is going to be a little wordy, so feel free to close your eyes if you get bored. But I fear this may have some noticeable... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jun 12, 2012 | General Pediatrics
I wanted to bring everyone’s attention to a disturbing article in the New York Times this past weekend. Risky Rise of the Good-Grade Pill The article discusses the abuse of stimulant medication, generally prescribed to help children with ADHD, by other students... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Apr 16, 2012 | General Pediatrics
With summer fast approaching, we are starting to field questions about sunscreen and sun exposure in children. Below is a blog post from last year which may be helpful: •Avoid prolonged direct sun exposure in children younger than 6 months old. Whenever possible,... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 27, 2012 | General Pediatrics
Believe it or not, spring is around the corner. And with it comes an increase in the use of tanning salons by teenagers. A recent Federal investigation showed that many of these facilities are providing false and misleading information to teenagers about the health...
