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Don't Forget Your Flu Shot...

Flu season is coming. Influenza, a virus which infects up to 20 percent of the U.S. population every year, is much more prevalent in the upcoming winter months. Influenza is highly contagious, and it accounts for millions of missed school/work days nationwide each year. Influenza can also cause serious health issues, such as pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of underlying medical problems like asthma. For these reasons, Green Hills Pediatric Associates offers flu vaccine to all of our patients. ALL children 6 months and older should be vaccinated. Individuals with asthma or other chronic diseases are high risk and should receive the vaccine. Flu vaccine will be available at Green Hills Pediatrics beginning September 13, 2010. No appointment is required to receive flu vaccine. Times of administration are Monday-Friday, 9am-12:30pm and 2pm-4:30pm. Call with any questions and monitor our website for updates about flu vaccine.

 

Flu Shots for PARENTS!!!

Green Hills Pediatrics is offering flu vaccine to parents of our patients again this year. In an effort to better protect our patients and families from the effects of influenza infection, all family members can receive the vaccine here at Green Hills Pediatrics. Times and dates to receive flu vaccine are the same for parents as for patients. No appointment is required. Payment is due at time of vaccine administration. Call with any questions...

 

Autumn Allergies...

Fall is a time of year during which many children with seasonal allergies have a flare of their allergic symptoms. Ragweed is a common offender, but other pollens can be aggravating to those with fall-time seasonal allergies. Click HERE for a pollen and air quality report for the Nashville area. Remember to give your child's daily allergy medication if you have been directed to do so by your doctor. If you feel like your child may have seasonal allergies, call us with any questions.

 

HealthyChildren.org

EXCELLENT new web site maintained by the American Academy of Pediatrics, designed specifically for parents. This website is a comprehensive review or the most common (and even uncommon) issues related to child health. The pediatricians at Green Hills Pediatric Associates highly recommend this website to all of our patients.

 

Kim Buie, M.D. Joins GHPA...

We are excited to announce the addition of Dr. Kimberly Buie as a member of Green Hills Pediatrics. To read more about Dr. Buie, click HERE.

 

REQUIRED Vaccines for 7th Graders...

New state of Tennessee requirements for all children entering 7th grade in the fall of 2010 are as follows: 1) Two doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or proof of disease; and 2) TdaP (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) immunization, commonly known as a "tetanus shot." Many of our patients have already received these vaccines prior to 7th grade, so check with us if you have questions. A new state-produced health form will be required for all rising 7th graders, and we will be able to print one for your child if needed.

 

Time for a Well Visit?

If it has been over a year since your child's last well visit, it is time to call and schedule an appointment. If your child is in need of a well visit, call now to schedule the visit so we can best accommodate your scheduling needs over the next few months.

 

Exciting News - We've Moved

We've got some exciting news! We've moved to a brand new office on Harding Road. We have the same great doctors and staff and, of course, minimal wait time. But now you and your child will visit a fresh, new space with all new furnishings. We're looking forward to seeing you at our new location on Harding Road by St. Thomas Hospital.

 

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, and 18 cause 70 percent of all cervical cancer and 90 percent of all genital warts in women. A new vaccine (Gardasil®) has been developed to prevent infection with these types of HPV in young women, thus decreasing cervical cancer incidence by 70 percent. Green Hills Pediatrics is now offering Gardasil® to all eligible male and female patients aged 11 years or older. To find out more about Gardasil®, click HERE or ask your doctor.

 

Toast of Music City 2010...

We are pleased to announce that Green Hills Pediatric Associates was chosen as Nashville's BEST PEDIATRICIAN by the readers of The Tennessean in the annual "Toast of Music City" awards. This award is an honor, and we thank all those who voted.