CEDAR PARK PEDIATRIC & FAMILY MEDICINE SCHOOL NOTE POLICY  2021-2022 School Year  Cedar Park Pediatric & Family Medicine, in compliance with CDC and local health department recommendations, will require COVID-19 screening for those families in need of a school note…

From the CDC: On July 27, 2021, CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public indoor places, even if they are…

From the FDA: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; The temptation to rely on media screens to entertain babies and toddlers is more appealing than ever, with screens surrounding families at home, in the car, and even at the grocery store. And there is no shortage of media products…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; As we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to school in person is how children and teens learn best. Many students also get vital resources they need to thrive at school. With a new…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; The following are some possible warning signs of feeding problems, and should be discussed with your pediatrician. Too Much Feeding: If bottle-fed, the baby is consuming more than 4 to 6 ounces (120 to 180…