• 18 FEB, 2022
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    FORMULA RECALL ALERT

    FORMULA RECALL ALERT

    By: Dr. Joseph Mechak and Dr. Alexander Gorab This morning the FDA announced a recall on several Abbott/Similac products due to potential contamination. The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if: the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and  the code on the

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    • 29 MAR, 2023
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    Formula Recall – Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM

    Formula Recall – Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM

    By: Dr. Joseph Mechak, MD Recently, Perrigo, the maker of Gerber Good Start formulas initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula in the U.S. due to a potential bacterial contamination.  Only specific lot numbers (listed in the press release below) are of concern.  Thus far, no commercially available

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    • 31 AUG, 2017
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    Flu Vaccine Primer

    By: Heather Davies, MD The Flu Vaccine Clinic is open for business here at Potomac Pediatrics! You can walk-in Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm to receive your immunization. Before you come in read below for the answers to frequently asked questions about the flu vaccine. Who should get the flu vaccine? -Influenza vaccine is recommended for all people

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    • 06 SEP, 2019
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    Flu shot! Get your flu shot!

    By: Joseph Mechak, MD It is that time of year again… flu vaccine season!  With our flu program ramping up, we wanted to answer a few FAQs and give you some reliable information about this year’s flu vaccine(s).  We hope that this gets you prepared (and excited!) to get this year’s flu vaccine.   First,

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