Pediatric Medical Associates of Sacramento

This is a really neat developmental timeline

5/20/2008 – 2:17 pm
This site is a great resource for you to check out normal development of your child over the first year or so of life. We are also currently thinking about expanding our educational support in the direction of an ongoing email subscription. Let me know what you think! CLick Here

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Measles update for California

5/6/2008 – 11:48 am
Here is a PDF from an early release of information at the CDC on Measles. MMWR Measles early release

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Asthma Control Test

5/5/2008 – 10:33 am
Please take this test if you have asthma. This will help us to understand the severity of your asthma and better communicate how affected your child is. Asthma Control Test

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Hand Foot and Mouth Season is Here.

4/26/2008 – 11:06 am
Here is a link to the CDC Website for Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease. This is seen frequently this time of year, and this information will help you understand the condition. CDC HANDOUT

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wow, look at this consideration of the importance of time, ADHD Relevant

2/23/2008 – 12:48 pm
Check out this link to review the importance of time. The slide show has a wrong first slide, so don't worry. Time is impared with ADHD and this presentation helps to explain it's improtance.a>

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Sir Cough a lot

1/22/2008 – 11:12 am
Dr. Budd saw this blog entry and wanted to post it so you could get some perspective on using honey for a cough. Remember, we never reccomend honey under one year of age due to the risk of botulism. This link is from the NY Times.

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Vaccine Education Center

10/23/2007 – 1:39 pm
Welcome to the Vaccine Education Center : Vaccine Education Center - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia This website is very patient friendly and can answer many of your questions about vaccine safety.

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Organization and the ADHD student

10/8/2007 – 1:48 pm
ADHD Parent Handout

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We are always cautious about cold meds in young children

10/3/2007 – 3:14 pm
Cold medication and risks of over the counter medications.

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Head Injury and evalution

7/6/2007 – 8:44 am
This summer, we will get many calls about soccer and football head bonks. The CDC has a wonderful site that really spells out what to evaluate and look at: Click here for Heads Up! program also here is a pdf fact sheet to look at.

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Learning about Nutrition and Feeding Workshop

7/3/2007 – 10:49 am
Here is a special event for not only our patients, but any interested families. We will need prior registration so we can set up the event space. This is a new idea and look forward to patient feedback. Managing our children's diets and setting limits is a big challenge for all of us. link to the special event: The Menu

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Learn the Signs, Act Early, NCBDDD, CDC

6/29/2007 – 4:24 pm
Learn the Signs, Act Early, NCBDDD, CDC This is a great reference for developmental milestones. It is from the Center for Disease Control and We reccomend you look it over. As always, if this link gets broken, let us know.

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2007 immunization schedule

6/19/2007 – 1:57 pm
imm-schedle.pdfThis is the 2007 Immunization Schedule in PDF format. This is updated annually, and is the most current.

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California Carseat Law information Handout

6/15/2007 – 3:19 pm
Handout on California carseat laws Don't forget, you need Adobe Acrobat to read this pdf file

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Prevacid Solutab instructions

6/15/2007 – 12:09 pm
Solutab instructionsIf you are taking a Solutab tablet, here is the manufacturer's hand out on how to administer it.

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Parent Pack for Teenagers Great Advice

6/5/2007 – 5:11 pm
This is an essential package of information for parents to download if they have teenagers. It is produced by the AMA. Mighty Parent Pak

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Facial Hemangiomas

5/21/2007 – 5:20 pm
Here is a link from the children's craniofacial association on intervention and hemangiomas. Call us if you have any questions about your child.

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NICHCY Web Resource Page

4/30/2007 – 5:04 pm
NICHCY Web Resource Page: NICHCY Connections...to Autism Resources This is a great website for questions about children and youth with disabilities

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What is Autism Flyer with M-CHAT Tool for screening

4/30/2007 – 5:00 pm
What is Autism Handout read this flyer. If you want to have us screen your child for Autism, fill out the M-CHAT and return it to our office at your next visit. This is link to M-CHAT Tool

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Autism Booklet

4/30/2007 – 4:50 pm
Autism Handout by the center for Autism and Related Disorders This information booklet is designed for anyone with questions about Autism. Our on staff psychologist Dr. Candace Adams can help you if you have any other questions.

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