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What's New in Our Offices   >  Topical Storm Fay Update Due to Tropical Storm Fay all Evening Hours Offices (Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Carrollwood) will be closed on Tuesday night, August 19. At this time, we do expect to open all offices for regular daytime hours; however that is subject to change due to storm conditions. If you have an appointment scheduled at any office after 1pm tomorrow, please call in advance to ensure your office is open. Thank you in advance. Last updated 2:39 p.m., Monday, August 18.   >  Past News

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Caring for children can be a very exciting undertaking and being a parent can be one of life's most satisfying experiences. To assist you on your journey as a parent, our pediatricians offer these helpful articles. Stay-Safe Tips for An Active Summer Temperatures are rising, and your kids are spending more active time outside. These tips will help them enjoy being outdoors and get the most from their activities. Protect Children from Lawnmower Accidents Before your child uses any type of lawnmower during summer chores, be sure your family is aware of the potential risks and hazards. Do You Want Your Kids to Read? A child can learn the love of reading if parents get involved and participate in verbal, reading, and language activities. Teens Staying Home Alone this Summer Suggestions to provide a safe, healthy experience if your teen or pre-teen will be home alone while parents travel this summer. Skin Cancer: Reduce Your Child's Risk Up to 80% of lifetime skin damage occurs before 18 years of age - careful parents can reduce a child's risk of sun-related skin problems. The Shy Child Shyness is a great disadvantage for children. Our society favors bold and expressive kids while shy kids are perceived negatively. Those who share the stress of shyness find it difficult to change by themselves. Summer Heat & Your Children Temperatures are soaring and your kids need special protection and safety tips. View our articles on heat-related illnesses in children, and the dangers of leaving kids locked inside hot cars. Drowning Prevention Among children aged 1-9, drowning is the one of the leadinging causes of death from injuries. Learn how you can prevevent drowning and help your family with important pool safety information. Summer Tips for Parents and Students How to make the most of academic progress during the vacation months. Sending Your Child to Summer Camp More than six million American children - including one million with special physical and emotional needs - will be soon heading off to one of the nation's 8,500 summer sleep away and day camps. Before you send your child to camp, make sure you know what to look for to ensure your child's safety. Autism and Vaccines Not Related Based on a thorough review of numerous medical studies, neither the mercury-based vaccine preservative thimerosal nor the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine are associated with autism. 2008 Immunization Schedule Is your child up to date? Check the latest schedule of immunizations for your children. USDA Food Pyramid The newly revamped pyramid includes recommendations for daily diet and exercise. Learn more at mypyramid.gov

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