Immunizations have saved millions of lives and prevented hundreds of millions of cases of disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The best way to protect our children and the community from disease is by choosing to immunize. Immunizations are a safe and effective way to prevent illness by strengthening the immune … Continue reading “Why Immunize?”
In the last year, three new vaccinations were introduced to protect children from disease. These include the Gardasil vaccine (Human Papillomavirus vaccine), the RotaTeq vaccine (prevents severe rotavirus), and the Menactra vaccine (protects against bacterial meningitis). Gardasil is a new vaccine approved by the FDA to prevent cervical cancer in females ages 9 to 26. … Continue reading “New Immunizations”
A mercury-based preservative once used in many vaccines does not raise the risk of neurological problems in children, concludes a large federal study that researchers say should reassure parents about the safety of shots their children received a decade or more ago. However, the study did not examine autism. A separate study due out in … Continue reading “Thimerosal does not raise risk of neurological problems”
The flu vaccine is now available at your pediatrician’s office. The CDC recommends that healthy children ages 6 months up through their 5th birthday, their close contacts (people who live with them), and out-of-home caregivers (nannies, daycare providers, etc.) should get a flu vaccine. This expands last year’s recommendation to now include vaccination for children … Continue reading “Flu Vaccine”
Dr. Jonathan Peterson successfully completed his Pediatric Residency at the University of Nebraska/Creighton University in Omaha and joins Dr. Garron Miller in our Payson Office. Our Payson Office is located at 50 Medical Drive, Suite 2, Payson, UT 84651. You can schedule an appointment by calling 465-2800.
Christine H. Broken Leg, MPAS, PA-C, has joined our Timpanogos Office in Orem next to Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Drs. Greg Wynn, Kendall, Cornish and Bailey along with Laurie Anderson are excited about her joining their practice.
Utah Valley Pediatrics opened an office in Payson. Dr. Garron Miller has joined Utah Valley Pediatrics and started seeing patients in January in Payson next to Mountain View Hospital. His address is 50 Medical Drive, Suite 2, Payson, UT 84651. You can schedule an appointment by calling 465-2800.
We recently expanded our Timpanogos Office to better meet the needs of that area. This office expansion allows Dr. Bailey to move into a “new” office where we can better meet the needs of children in that community.
Our Timpanogos Office at 716 West 800 North in Orem was getting too small. In the summer, we began an expansion and remodeling project. Unfortunately, this project took longer than anticipated and is now complete. We appreciate your patience during the dust and noise.
After much deliberation, Dr. Brinton decided to retire so that she can spend more time with her family. We are sad to see he leave, but happy for her in this new phase of her life.
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