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What is the new RSV vaccine Beyfortus?
What is the RSV vaccine Beyfortus? Beyfortus is not technically a vaccine, as it does not cause the body to make its own antibodies against RSV. Rather, it provides a dose of pre-made antibodies
All Are Welcome Here, a Pride Month Blog by Dr. Prantik Saha
An Inclusive Practice and Ally for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families I think we can all agree that as parents, caretakers, pediatric care providers, and teachers, we want the best for all children. What does that
All the things that haunt you late at night in one blog post!
Intro to Gross Stuff: Let’s face it- no one wants to discuss lice, bed bugs, pinworms, or scabies. But let’s also face it- this stuff happens and we have to face the music sometimes
RSV- What is it and why do we see it?
RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, it is a viral infection that we usually see in the late fall and winter. RSV usually causes a regular old cold in most children and adults. In younger babies
12 Facts About Newborns
12 interesting facts about newborn babies for parents and families. Great reminders for both first-time families and growing families
Why Isn’t My Baby Sleeping?
As the late afternoon intense fatigue sets in, I walk into the office and smile as I see my four month old patient and her family. “Hello!” I greet them cheerily. “How are you? What’s
Ear Pain in Children
Is Ear Pain Normal in a Baby or Child? Ear pain is the most common reason parents bring their children to the pediatrician. Children are more prone to ear infections because they have smaller Eustachian
Seasonal Allergies
Beautiful spring day, light wind on your face, warm sun beating down…. your child sneezing non-stop, constant sniffing and eye-rubbing, cough keeping her up all night…. Seasonal allergies can be like a thunderstorm on
COVID-19 Response
We wanted to take some time to communicate information about COVID-19 to the Manhattan Valley Pediatrics community. We are aware that there have been a lot of mixed messages out there and hope you can
Eczema
Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that caused dry, red, itchy skin in all age groups. Eczema will come and go based on a number of factors. Approximately 65% of patients with eczema
Post-Partum Depression
Let’s talk about postpartum depression. Although we are pediatricians, we feel, as a practice, that it is important that we care for parents as well. During your visits at MVP we want you to feel
Vomiting in Children
Vomiting in children is often caused by a virus. The dreaded stomach virus is usually self limited but can be scary and stressful for both child and parents. The mainstay of treatment is to help keep
Breastfeeding
Working as a pediatrician in Manhattan, many of the families I work with choose to breastfeed. We’ve all heard the facts; breastfed infants are healthier, they have fewer ear infections, fewer stomach viruses, their intestines