By: Dr. Joseph Mechak and Dr. Emily Atwood A plug for the flu vaccine During the first year of daycare we expect that children contract somewhere between 8 and 12 viral infections. This is partly from them “learning to share” with their daycare classmates but also, in large part, is due to an immature
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By: Dr. Joseph Mechak Monkeypox has been a hot topic in the news over the past month. On July 23rd the WHO declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The United States followed shortly thereafter declaring it a Public Health Emergency. Some excellent general resources about Mokeypox can be found below and
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By: Dr. Joseph Mechak with Dr. Lauren Zohler There is another concerning epidemic on the rise since the onset of the Coronavirus. Rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders are increasing rapidly in all age groups, including school-aged children and teens. As pediatricians, this epidemic is every bit as worrisome and serious as
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By: Dr. Joseph Mechak As most people know, there have been three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County. We expected this. We (the state, county, and Potomac Pediatrics) have been preparing for this. We are here for you. This is a constantly evolving situation and we do not have all the answers. We also
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