Back to School: Time to Protect Your Kids Against The Flu

When our children were in preschool, it seemed like they had runny noses from October through April.  I’m sure that wasn’t the case, but until children can blow their own noses…well you know what that’s like!  There was always a yucky nose that needed tending. Now...

Influenza – A tale of two siblings

Picture this recent scene at our office. Siblings. Each wrapped in a blanket. Both shivering with fevers, and coughing and sneezing. Both carrying buckets (they’ve been vomiting and are on the verge again). Both pale. One crying quietly. One curled up on an exam...

Schedule Your Child’s Flu Vaccine Today!

It’s time to schedule your child’s flu vaccine! Weiss Pediatric Care’s Flu Clinic begins in October with appointments available on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30 pm and Thursdays from 8:00-9:30 am. If you haven’t already scheduled your child’s flu vaccine, call us today. ...

Important Summertime Flu Update

While summer continues to sizzle in Sarasota, I imagine that your thoughts are probably far away from influenza season. Not so for pediatricians!  Summer time is when we are busy ordering flu vaccines for our Back to School flu clinics.  And while the news isn’t...