As the trees turn green and flowers blossom, spring brings longer days, warmer weather, and unfortunately for many children, seasonal allergies. If your child starts sneezing more than usual or rubbing their eyes constantly, they may be experiencing springtime allergies. As a pediatrician, I want to help parents recognize allergy symptoms, understand treatment options, and know when to seek medical …

Updated February 12, 2021 What is the COVID vaccine?  There are two vaccines passed by Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the FDA in December 2020. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are mRNA vaccines. Both vaccine systems contain viral mRNA which triggers your body to produce a portion of a specific protein. In response to that protein, your body builds …

We hope this message finds you and yours healthy. We ask all parents and children over 2 years old to arrive for appointments wearing a mask and continue wearing a mask while in our office.  Unfortunately, current supplies of surgical/procedural masks are limited and we cannot offer them to you as we have done in the past.  Masks reduce transmission …

Dr. Gerald Clark is the Mom-Approved pediatrician for 2017.

One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car seats helps keep children safe. But with so many different seats on the market, many parents find this overwhelming. For more information, …

There are 11 checkups during the first 3 years of life. Once your child reaches age 3, checkups should be done once a year. Has your child had a check up lately? Most insurance companies do not require co-pays for checkups now. Check with your insurance company to see if this is true for your insurance. Checkups are preventive in …