by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Sep 5, 2015 | General Pediatrics
A professional colleague recently gave me permission to share this story: Her children were visiting their grandparents when one child developed a fever. The grandmother properly reached for the Junior Motrin bottle and, following the directions on the package, gave... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | May 21, 2014 | General Pediatrics
This is a question that comes up periodically. I was reviewing a patient’s file recently and noticed that we hadn’t seen this adolescent in a few years. When we recommended that he come in for a routine “physical”, the family told us he had... 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... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 11, 2013 | General Pediatrics
I hope everyone is safe and warm following the Blizzard of 2013. We are still literally and figuratively digging ourselves out here at PMoW. As many of you know already, our landlords were unable to get our parking lot clear in time for office hours on Monday. Matters... 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...
