Valley Stream Pediatrics

Biking is a fun outdoor activity for all ages, especially during the summer! If you have a toddler, you may wonder when the right time is to start teaching them how to ride a bike. There are a lot of different developmental factors to help you decide when they’re ready. Click here, https://bit.ly/3i9uGib for tips on how to help your toddler succeed with this fun milestone!

More than 177 million people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States, and CDC continues to monitor the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. The CDC and its partners are monitoring the recent reports of myocarditis after the COVID-19 vaccination. This is mainly occurring in males 16-30 years of age, about 4 days after the second dose. The majority of cases are self-limited and the patient usually returns to normal activities quickly. The CDC still recommends everyone eligible to get a COVID vaccine. The benefits of the vaccine still greatly outweigh the risk of the COVID disease, especially with the Delta variant becoming the predominant strain. If you have questions, call your trusted pediatrician.

Did you know that heart disease and diabetes go hand in hand? Heart disease is very common and serious for both men and women. But if you have diabetes, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke at a younger age than someone without diabetes. The good news there are simple lifestyle changes that can improve heart health and help manage your diabetes. Click here, https://bit.ly/2Qq6Djx to learn more!

At ten months, babies are busy exploring, learning to crawl and walk, climbing, trying new foods, and engaging in more high-level interactions like waving bye-bye and playing peekaboo! Dr. Fierstein is here to outline 10-month developmental milestones and what to expect at your next visit to the pediatrician. Don’t miss her latest Trusted Pediatric Info video, Baby Basics: 10 Month Exam. For more trusted pediatric info and baby basics, check out our website, https://bit.ly/3j81j02.

Happy 91st birthday to the American Academy of Pediatrics! We're so fortunate to have an organization that is dedicated to the health and well-being of children. Click the link below to learn more about AAP!

As New York COVID cases improve, it's still as important as ever to get vaccinated and protect yourself against the virus. Dr. Meltzer of Allied Physicians Group at Huntington Village Pediatrics spoke with Newsday about children and the COVID vaccine. For more information visit the link below, and as always if you have any questions regarding your children getting vaccinated, please reach out to your pediatrician.

Tune in for trusted pediatric advice from our favorite CEO/Pediatrician/Mom/Grandma! In the newest episode of Baby Basics, Dr. Kerry Fierstein walks us through four-month-old milestones. She covers how your baby is moving, what is exciting and entertaining to them, and what you can look forward to at your four-month check-up! For more trusted pediatric advice check out our youtube channel- https://bit.ly/2ITnsz3, or our baby basics page- https://bit.ly/3eW3H4W. https://bit.ly/2Hp568N

Halloween may look a little different this year with COVID-19 being a risk. There are many questions and concerns from parents surrounding the holiday and are wondering if trick or treating is still safe. Dr. Janice Montague from Tuxedo Pediatrics answers parent's concerns in her new blog, "Halloween During COVID-19".

Be proactive, not reactive when it comes to your child's asthma. Remember, CONTROL IS THE GOAL! Asthma Educator, Michelle Wruck, explains just what ACE is and how Allied can help! Learn more about our ACE program or schedule a visit at, https://bit.ly/315qjLJ.

Dr. Richard Clare is seeing adults, adolescents, and children at our office! We are thrilled to have him as part of the Valley Stream family. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome, and schedule an appointment for yourself or your children here, https://schedule.solutionreach.com//subscr/41541/scheduler.

International Day of the Girl is celebrated world-wide today in honor of women empowerment. Celebrate today by empowering girls and women of all ages! Click here, https://uni.cf/2F2pgnQ for ways you can celebrate!

World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th, is a day to raise awareness and bring support to mental health issues. Mental health issues affect people every day, especially during a time of unknown. COVID-19 has impacted our families, creating fear and uncertainty, and now, more than ever, it is important that we bring awareness to mental health and show how we can support those who are impacted every day. Click here, https://bit.ly/34tlVqy to learn more. We're all in this together.

Figuring out when and how to transition your toddler to a "big kid bed" can be tough. Here are a few common questions and tips to help the transition go smoothly!

We've heard the term's "aerosol", "airborne", and "droplets" in regards to the spread of COVID-19, which may have caused some confusion in how the virus is contracted and spread. Click here, https://abcn.ws/3lqWRaF for a breakdown of each term and how it relates to COVID-19.

Happy Pediatric Nurses Week to all of the nurses who dedicate their lives to caring for children! At Allied Physicians Group, we are lucky to say we have some of the best!

Whether you are a current patient, or just need an after-hours visit with trusted pediatrician, Dr. Naomi Zilkha, then Allied telehealth visits are available for you! After-hour visits are available 7 days a week from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. For non-Allied families, please visit https://bit.ly/2Y19JZr to download the Anytime Pediatrics app or call 833-269-2444 and enter practice code 2444. If you are a current patient, please enter your office practice code, which you can find here: http://bit.ly/2RO0cTQ

It's National Child Health Day! Today brings awareness to children's health and how we can protect our children against illness. Ways to celebrate include staying active and going to the park, help your kids adopt healthy habits by helping them understand how important it is to stay healthy and fit, and schedule a well visit with their pediatrician! Click here, https://bit.ly/2SuAAfu to learn more about National Child Health Day!

Working together, the Allied Foundation, Robin Hood, and City Harvest were able to donate 200,000 diapers to families in need in New York City. Let's keep the diaper donations going, if you are interested in donating, please visit https://bit.ly/3cLD5DL

Screentime is at an all-time high because of remote learning being the norm this school year. As a result, we have heard many complaints of patient eye strain. Dr. Deborah Schwartz of Chester Pediatrics has compiled tips on how to protect your children's eyes this school year. https://bit.ly/3l2hhGE