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More Cases of Measles in Virginia

May 31, 2011

There has been a recent increase in the number of measles cases in Virginia and across the United States.  If your children have not been vaccinated, please call the office for a vaccine appointm...

New Car Safety Seat Recommendations

May 03, 2011

The American Academy of Pediatrics has announced new recommendations regarding car and booster seats for children.  The AAP recommends that children sit in a rear-facing car safety seat until the...

New FDA Warning about Teething Gels

May 03, 2011

The FDA has issued a warning about teething gels that include benzocaine such as Anbesol, Orajel, Hurricaine, and Orabase.  The use of these gels can result in a rare, but very serious condition ...

New Article on Fevers

Mar 15, 2011

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new report on managing fever in children. For a summary of this article, please click here. ...

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Update

Nov 17, 2010

There has been a significant increase in pertussis (whooping cough) in Virginia and throughout the United States.  From January to August 2010, there has been a 16% increase in the number of repo...

Classes and Support Groups for New Parents

Oct 09, 2010

Virginia Hospital Center has many support groups and classes for new parents.  New Parents Support Group - Join other new parents two mornings a month to share your birth and parenting exper...