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Secondhand smoke is the smoke from a burning cigarette as well as the smoke breathed out by smokers. It contains over 7000 chemicals, and around 70 of
Read Full Story >>Vaccines save lives. It is a statement of fact. In this age of information and technological advance, it's easy to forget that we previously existed
Read Full Story >> Sleep problems in children are some of the most common problems that parents face. Sleep problems can lead to a disruption in daytime routines, irrita
Read Full Story >>My mother always said, “It’s not funny if the one being teased isn’t laughing, too.” Everyone kids around every now and again,
Read Full Story >>Pediatric obesity is a significant health problem in our nation and in our state. In fact, Georgia has the second highest pediatric obesity rate in the
Read Full Story >>Dear PAMPA Parents,
Hello! This email is to inform you about a research study in which PAMPA is participating. The survey is about prevention service
Read Full Story >>According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the prevalence of pediatric obesity has reached epidemic proportions. The AAP recommends this easy way
Read Full Story >>We hope you remain safe and healthy as you celebrate this wonderful time with family and friends. Amid the hustle and bustle of this time, you may have
Read Full Story >>The holiday shopping season is well underway, and as always, parents are combing the stores for the best toys for their children. This is a very e
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
'Tis the season for coughing and wheezin'. The holiday season is in full swing. That means many of us will travel to be w
Read Full Story >>Happy Thanksgiving from our PAMPA family to yours! Please be aware that we are available to you with our special holiday hours. Our offices will be clo
Read Full Story >>Many studies support the concept that childhood obesity often leads to obesity and its medical complications in adulthood. Because of that, we are doin
Read Full Story >>Fall is upon us again. Along with welcoming football, crisp sunny days and cooler temperatures it is time to prepare for the coming influenza season. T
Read Full Story >>One of the questions we are asked on a regular basis is, “How much TV or video game use is too much?” We support the American Academy of Pe
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
We are pleased to announce that we have received seasonal flu vaccine in all four of our offices and are able to offer ap
Read Full Story >>Dear PAMPA families, our friends at CHOA have provided us with some helpful information on heat related illness. See the statement below, with the atta
Read Full Story >>During these warm summer months, and as our children head back to school, they are likely still enjoying riding their bicycles. Bicycling can be an enj
Read Full Story >>As the kids return to school, we hope many are still able to enjoy these last long summer days with trips to the pool and playing outside. As part of
Read Full Story >>'Tis the season for fun in the sun. Where's your sunscreen? How much protection does it give you? Are you confused about the way suncreens are labeled?
Read Full Story >>Hot summer days set the stage for fun and celebrations. The Fourth of July is just around the corner. Fireworks are always a big part of the fun. Espec
Read Full Story >>P.A.M.P.A. cares about the health and safety of your children and family. Our prevention topic this month, deals with the prevention of allergic sympt
Read Full Story >>Did you know that Georgia recently passed a Bill that changes the age that children are required to remain in a booster seat while traveling in a car?
Read Full Story >>Below is a policy appearing in the April issue of Pediatrics, the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Read Full Story >>Dear PAMPA families,
We want to make you aware of several exciting new things that are happening at PAMPA.
We have launched our new website at the
Read Full Story >>What to Wear
Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor activities. Several thin layers will keep them dry and warm. Don’t forge
Read Full Story >>WARNING: Generation 2 Worldwide "SafetyCraft" Brand Drop-Side Cribs Pose Risks of Strangulation, Suffocation
Hardware Linked to Deaths and I
Read Full Story >>P.A.M.P.A. cares about the health and safety of your children and family. Our safety topic this month is Keeping Teen Drivers Safe.
Teen Drivers
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Read Full Story >>The Marietta, Woodstock, and Atlanta PAMPA offices are open for patient visits today until 3:30pm. Tomorrow, the same offices will open 10am-3:30pm.
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
As you know, the flu has arrived in Georgia. The C.D.C. is reporting significant seasonal flu activity in the greater At
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
We are pleased to announce that we have received seasonal flu vaccine in all four of our offices and are able to offer ap
Read Full Story >>PAMPA cares about the health and safety of your children. Our safety topic for this month is – The Prevention of Household Fires and Burns.
Read Full Story >>P.A.M.P.A cares about the Health and Safety of your children. Our safety topic for the month December 2010 is – The Prevention of Choking.
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Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
Did you know that seasonal flu has arrived in Georgia? The C.D.C. has reported sporadic cases of influenza in Georgia as
Read Full Story >>Baby gear maker Graco has issued a recall affecting about 2 million strollers after receiving reports that four infants died in the strollers. The Cons
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
We have been informed by Abbott Nutrition that it is issuing a voluntary recall of certain types of Similac-brand powder
Read Full Story >>P.A.M.P.A cares about the Health and Safety of your children. Our safety topic for this month is – The Prevention and Treatment of Poisoning in C
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. families:
As children head back to school, we at P.A.M.P.A. are busy with the yearly check-up and sports physical season. These imp
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
You may have heard that a newer version of Prevnar (PCV-7) , which is named Prevnar 13 or PCV-13 is now available and is
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
P.A.M.P.A. is now offering an additional well-child visit at 30 months of age. This opportunity for additional developmenta
Read Full Story >>Dear Parents,
Spring is in the air! Now is the time you are planning your spring and summer activities, many of which require an annual health
Read Full Story >>February 02, 2010 05:00 PM
A controversial study linking autism to the popular MMR vaccine has been retracted by The Lancet, after the study'
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A families:
We are pleased to announce that we now offer the cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil, t
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
As many of you know PAMPA is committed to Pediatric Research. Over the past 18 years, P.A.M.P.A.’s participation
Read Full Story >>There has been recent discussion about Car Safety Seats. Various pediatric publications have restated the standing AAP policy from 2002, with more emph
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
Our providers are closely following the C.D.C. recommendations for prevention and treatment of the H1N1 Influenza Viru
Read Full Story >>Here is a link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on the latest outbreak of Salmonella.
Visit CDC.gov
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Read Full Story >>P.A.M.P.A. is considering offering after hours care in our Marietta office. We are currently trying to establish if there is a need for this ser
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
We are excited to invite you to visit our new website at www.pampapediatrics.com. If you visited our website in the past,
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WHAT IS BRONCHIOLITIS?
Bronchiolitis is a disorder caused by viral infection of the respiratory system, specifically the small air tubes of
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Many of you may be wondering why there is now a national recommendation for a second chickenpox vaccine. Epidemics of chickenpox across the nat
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Human Papilloma Virus is the name for a group of viruses that includes over 100 different strains. More than 30 of those strains are sexu
Read Full Story >>Dear P.A.M.P.A. Families,
We are happy to announce that we are now able to send our patients email notifications via our own website, http://www.pa
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