Pentacel is a new combination vaccine that combines DTaP, Hib, and IPV. Pentacel will reduce the number of needle sticks children will experience during their 2, 4, 6 and 15/18 month visits. This vaccine takes the same vaccines that normally … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Temper Tantrums: A Parent’s Survival Guide
Temper tantrums can leave you feeling frustrated, embarrassed, and helpless. Sometimes it is helpful to step back and remember that tantrums are a normal part of growing up as children start to assert their independence and learn how to express … Continue reading
Having a Healthy Pregnancy
During pregnancy, there are many things you can do to ensure the health of your baby and your own comfort and well-being. Ideally you should seek advice from your doctor or obstetrician before you become pregnant. They can perform examinations … Continue reading
Find Resources on Developmental Milestones on the Utah Valley Pediatrics Website
Visit our website to find a variety of resources to help you know what to expect as your child develops. These resources will give you a general idea of how your child should be developing, but it is important to … Continue reading
Teens’ Health at Risk From Inactivity
A new study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association says that the majority of teens do not get enough physical activity. Inactivity increases a teen’s risk for heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. The study … Continue reading
Dr. Phil Freestone Returns to His Practice After Serving a Mission in Mexico
Dr. Phil Freestone and his wife have returned from a three-year church mission in Puebla, Mexico. Dr. Freestone started seeing patients on July 7th after reopening his practice in our Orem Cherry Tree Office. He is excited to be back … Continue reading
BPA Warning: Problem Plastics
A recent study by the National Toxicology Program (download PDF) has shown that a chemical called BPA (bisphenol A) that is used in many plastic products may interfere with normal neural and behavioral development in fetuses and infants. A spokesman … Continue reading
Answers to Common Questions About Acne
Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in the United States. It affects 8 out of 10 adolescents and about 17 million people in the United States have it. Acne is a skin disorder that occurs when hair … Continue reading
Autism is Not Linked to the MMR Vaccine
A recent study disproves any link between autism and the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is used to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. It was first introduced in 1963 and has reduced the rate of infection for measles from … Continue reading
