William Semel M.D, F.A.A.P. 

Dan Oana M.D., F.A.A.P

Debra Semel Goldenring M.D., F.A.A.P.

Pearl Chua-Eoan M.D., F.A.A.P.

Sophia Gigos-Costeas M.D., F.A.A.P.

22 Old Short Hills Rd

Suite 202 Livingston NJ 07039

973-533-1499 fax: 973-533-0197

Attention

 

In order to better accomodate our patients, starting May 14, 2012 the Office will be open for walk in visits.

(sick patients only)

 

Weekdays 8:30 - Noon only.

 

 

Healthy Swimming

Think Healthy. Be Healthy. Swim Healthy!

Protect Yourself and Your Family

Against Recreational Water Illnesses

Remember, you share the pool water with everyone.

 

Pool water is not drinking water.

So, you think chlorine kills germs. Yes, it does. But it doesn't work right away. It takes time to kill germs.

Without your help, even the best-maintained pools can spread germs.

Three Steps for Water Safety

  • PLEASE

keep an eye on your child at all times. Remember, kids can drown in seconds and in silence.

  • PLEASE

use appropriately fitted life jackets* instead of air-filled or foam toys (such as "water-wings" or "noodles"). These toys are not designed to keep children safe.

*www.uscgboating.org/waypoints/archived/may07/art1_care.htm

  • PLEASE

use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and both UVA and UVB protection, and be sure to reapply it after swimming. Just a few serious sunburns can increase the risk of getting skin cancer.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N ,

V I S I T

www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Are you getting enough calcium???

 

www.bestbonesforever.gov


Go on-line and make sure you are getting enough!!!!
  • In 2009, nearly 17,000 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) were reported in the U.S., but many more go undiagnosed and unreported.
  • Coughing fits due to pertussis infection can last  for up to 10 weeks or more; sometimes known as the “100 day cough.”
  • Pertussis can cause serious illness in infants, children and adults and can even be life-threatening, especially in infants.
  • The most effective way to prevent pertussis is through vaccination with DTaP for infants and children and with Tdap for pre-teens, teens and adults — protection from the childhood vaccine fades over time.
  • Vaccinated children and adults can become infected with and transmit pertussis; however, disease is less likely to be severe.
  • Worldwide, there are 30-50 million cases of pertussis and about 300,000 deaths per year.
  • Since the 1980s, there has been an increase in the number of reported cases of pertussis in the U.S., especially among 10-19 year olds and infants younger than 6 months of age.
  • Pertussis is also known as "whooping cough" because of the "whooping" sound that is made when gasping for air after a fit of coughing.
  • More than half of infants less than 1 year of age who get pertussis must be hospitalized.
  • Vaccination of pre-teens, teens and adults with Tdap is especially important for families with new infants.
  • Pertussis is generally treated with antibiotics, which are used to control the symptoms and to prevent infected people from spreading the disease.

    • Get a jump on Spring,

    Schedule your annual

    physicals early for

    summer camp registrations.

     

     

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