Each January, National Birth Defects Prevention Month highlights the importance of early education, preventive care, and ongoing support for children and families. From a pediatric…
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Sandy Springs Pediatrics Blog
Traveling with little ones for the first time this holiday season: what parents should know about coughs and when to be concerned
Holiday travel often coincides with peak respiratory illness season. For parents traveling with infants or young children for the first time, it can be difficult…
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Self-schedule—Fast, Easy, Anytime
We’re always looking for ways to make your experience on our website more convenient. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new feature—online appointment booking…
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Holiday gift safety: choosing age-appropriate toys and preventing foreign objects in the ears, nose, and throat
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings, and gift-giving for children of all ages. It is also a time when pediatric and emergency departments see an…
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: why it is observed in December and why inclusive pediatric care matters
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed each year on December 3. The day was established by the United Nations to promote understanding of…
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National Influenza Vaccination Week: why flu vaccination still matters in December
National Influenza Vaccination Week is observed during the first full week of December each year. The purpose of this observance is to emphasize that influenza…
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National Handwashing Awareness Week: why proper handwashing still matters for children and families
National Handwashing Awareness Week is observed during the first full week of December each year. The timing aligns with peak respiratory and gastrointestinal illness season…
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December HIV Awareness: what families in Sandy Springs and metro Atlanta should know
December includes World AIDS Day on December 1, a nationally recognized time to share accurate, up-to-date information about HIV, prevention, and care. While HIV is…
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Georgia AAP Statement on CDC Vaccine Misinformation
Dear Colleagues, The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands firmly with the American Academy of Pediatrics in opposing the recent changes to…
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