FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE!

To all our patients,

As of yesterday, we have received all our flu vaccines for this upcoming Flu season. That includes the Inactivated Flu Shot (Preservative-Free) for 3 years and up, the Inactivated Flu shot (Preservative-Free) for 6 -35 months, and the Flu mist nasal spray for 2 years and older. It is recommended for all children 6 months or older to receive the Flu vaccine. If you have an infant under the age of 6 months, it is also recommended for all household members to get vaccinated, so you should still schedule the older siblings to get the flu vaccine.

If you would like your child to get the flu vaccine, please call our office so that we can schedule an appointment for you.

For more information, you can download the Vaccine Information Statement for the Influenza Vaccine here.

Thank you!

Considering circumcision?

Are you wondering about whether or not to circumcise your newborn son? Well, a new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that the benefits outweigh the risks. This is mainly because of studies showing that circumcised males are less likely to contract and transmit STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). However, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not necessarily recommend the procedure. They are simply making sure that the public knows the risks and benefits of the procedure. It is still completely a parental preference.

Stealing a quote from the article: "Just make an informed decision. Do your research, be open-minded.”

You can read more here.

Chickenpox Cases Drop 80% in Last Decade

You can read more HERE.

BUMBO BABY SEAT RECALL.

You can find more information on Bumbo's website HERE or CPSC's website HERE.

GREAT NEWS! MAJOR INSURANCE UPDATE!

We can officially accept patients under CCHCA (Chinese Community Health Care Assoc.)! For those patients who have been waitng for this, thank you for your patience. Dr. Wan actually became a CCHCA provider effective June 14th, but it took the insurance companies this long to process the information. As of today, we know for sure that CCHP and Healthnet Healthy Families patients can choose Dr. Wan as their PCP. Please share this news with any friends or families who might be interested in this information. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to call our office.

Whooping Cough cases heading towards a 50 year high!

Whooping cough (aka Pertussis) is on the rise. Check out this article and make sure your child's pertussis vaccine or booster is up to date. And you may might want to get a booster for yourself as well!

INSURANCE UPDATE

We are now able to accept patients w/ Healthy Families or MediCal under BlueCross. If you have this type of insurance or knows of friends who do, please feel free to call us (or ask them to call us) for more information.