by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Mar 21, 2011 | General Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published new recommendations for using infant car seats. The big news is a push to keep infants in rear facing car seats for up to 2 years, if possible. Recent reviews of available crash data suggest a significant decrease in... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Mar 15, 2011 | General Pediatrics
The Connecticut Department of Public Health released new immunization requirements last week for school and pre-K programs. Unfortunately, these requirements will be in effect as of August 1st, 2011, so it is important for people who may have already had their annual... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Mar 5, 2011 | Infectious Disease
There have been two national news stories about measles this week. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/03/us-boston-measles-idUSTRE72206D20110303 http://www.theindychannel.com/travelgetaways/27012318/detail.html It is likely that most people in Connecticut have... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 19, 2011 | Infectious Disease
By CDC definitions, influenza is now widespread in Connecticut, accounting for 6% of all emergency room visits and 5% of hospitalizations in the state. We have had 6 influenza related fatalities, all in patients over 50 years old. Only 16% of cases appear to be... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 11, 2011 | General Pediatrics
In a very positive move, the IRS announced this week that it will treat breast pumps and breast feeding supplies as reimbursable items for health care spending accounts and may be deductible as well. This move was praised by the AAP as good news for all breast feeding... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 8, 2011 | Injuries
A recent study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that young pitchers (boys, age 9-14) pitching more than 100 innings per year are at significantly higher risk of serious injury. It is important for parents and coaches to keep in mind always the... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback on the new website! We have been very gratified by the positive response. The “Advice” page will be expanding gradually, so please be sure to check back from time to time. We will be adding a number of articles... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jan 31, 2011 | Infectious Disease
We are definitely seeing influenza in Connecticut now. While not yet widespread by CDC definitions, as of last week 231 hospitalizations in the state were attributed to flu virus. Only 6 of these were last year’s novel H1N1 strain. Flu is much more... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jan 28, 2011 | General Pediatrics
For all our allergy patients, it looks like Allegra will be going OTC (over the counter) soon. Good news for easy access, bad news possibly for people whose insurance was previously paying for it. by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jan 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
We are very excited about our new website. We’ll be experimenting with the blog over the next few months. It should become a useful and exciting way to communicate with our patients.
