FluMist Shipment/Autism Screening Update
The long awaited FluMist shipment has arrived! Call for available same day nurse appointment during the day or evening (at Clybourn) or to be scheduled with our Flu Clinics. There is injectable flu vaccine currently available for those 3 years and older with asthma or other chronic illnesses and also for children 6 months-3 years.
We have also received shipments of the back ordered Varicella (chickenpox) and Hepatitis A vaccines.
On October 29, 2007, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended universal screening for autism at 18 and 24 months of age. Town and Country Pediatrics has been screening for autism and other developmental delays with the developmental screening tools Ages and Stages and the Ages and Stages Social/Emotional questionnaires for 3 ½ years. The screening test specific for autism spectrum disorders is called the MCHAT. This test is currently administered at the 18 and the 24 month well child visits. Screening tests and office visits together help us learn more about your child developmentally. The AAP news release is available and also outlines early signs of autism and autism "Red Flags" Click Here
If you have any concerns about your child's development or autism spectrum disorders, call the office.
Town and Country Pediatrics has introduced Quality Assurance Patient Feedback Suggestion boxes at all 3 of our offices. At Town and Country Pediatrics, we work with you as a team to be your child's primary care medical home. We are always seeking ways to improve our services and we value parent feedback negative and positive. Take the time to fill one of these forms out at your next visit or if you wish you may email us at: jenniferh@townandcountrypeds.com
