Long Island Pediatrics

When the kids are finally around other kids, while joyous, emotions can also go from zero to 60 over the simplest things. As we slowly make our way back outside, how can parents get their kids (and ourselves) back to socializing courteously and respectfully?

The pandemic put a spotlight on inequitable access to health care for kids in some populations and hospitals are responding.

Many parents across the country are having difficult conversations with their kids about the recent anti-Asian attacks, which are on the rise in the U.S.

Parents want their children to have good friends. But what if that friend exists only in your child’s mind?

Why do children love stuffed animals so much? Besides being fluffy and cute, stuffed animals support children through the emotional ups and downs of childhood. A stuffed animal is a child's first friend. The relationship between stuffie and child is one of unconditional love, a love that is based on honesty and trust. Does your child have a favorite stuffed animal?

It's common knowledge that water is essential to all living things and children are no exception. All kids need to drink enough water to nourish their bodies and grow up healthy. It's likely your kids are drinking plenty of soda, milk, or juice but those beverages don't count towards their daily water intake. All of those drinks contain sugar and sugar dehydrates the body. Water and pure water alone count toward your child's hydration level.

As we celebrate the rollout of the new Covid-19 vaccines, don’t forget the standard immunizations and other steps to keep children safe. We’ve been hearing since the spring that the rates of routine vaccination have been falling, with lots of babies and young children behind in their immunizations. Attention Parents! Our new InteliChart Patient Portal is LIVE!... Please check your email inbox for a 'Welcome Email' to begin the self-registration process, or reach out to us and we will assist you! (516) 771-8123 See more

Hospitals on Long Island plan to administer the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to people who received it in mid-December, as they continue to give the first dose to high-risk health care workers, EMS workers, urgent care center employees and others on the priority list.

Adorable Emma blowing a kiss for the camera at her appointment!

Day two after the Covid-19 vaccine and Dr. Lippmann is feeling great! Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year! Stay tuned for more updates from our office!

Happy New Year! Another Covid-19 Vaccine update from Dr. Lippmann! Here’s to a happy & healthy 2021 for all!

Day 1 after the Covid-19 vaccine! Dr. Lippmann is feeling great! A little right arm tenderness, but that’s all! Thank you for all of your amazing comments yesterday!

Happy New Year!

It’s the last day of 2020! Have a wonderful new year everyone!

Governor Cuomo asks for your help to make sure everyone has a healthy and safe Halloween!

With so many students spending unprecedented long hours on their computers to keep up their grades, experts are reminding parents that without a proper home workstation, remote learning may cause aches and pains and potentially lead to injuries over time.

Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still plenty of ways families can have fun while avoiding the scare of being exposed to or spreading the virus.

Time for a flu shot!

If you’re coming down with a telltale sign of COVID-19 or the flu, it’s important to seek medical care! Let’s say you’re coming down with a headache, fever, body aches, and fatigue. I would put on a mask, isolate yourself from your family, and talk with your doctor about your symptoms.

Flu season is right around the corner. Paired with the ongoing battle with COVID-19, some experts say we could have a twindemic on our hands this year an influenza epidemic unfolding in the middle of a relentless COVID-19 pandemic. But what exactly are those symptoms? Just as in the spring when differentiating between seasonal allergies and COVID-19 was tricky, the challenge now will be identifying what could be signs of COVID-19 vs. flu. Unfortunately, in the beginning, ...it may be very hard to tell the difference between influenza and COVID. Even though the flu and COVID-19 are caused by totally different viruses, they share a number of symptoms: fever, fatigue, cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, body aches, headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea. There are, however, two distinct differences between the flu and the coronavirus that causes COVID-19: First, the loss of taste and smell is specific to COVID-19 and is not seen in people who have the flu. Second, the way in which symptoms present themselves in patients is very different. Both the flu and COVID-19 cause a cough and shortness of breath, but overall, COVID-19 symptoms tend to last longer than the flu. Reports have shown that COVID-19 is less severe in children than it is in adults. It’s also rare, making up about 1% to 2% of COVID-19 cases worldwide. That being said, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), while rare, is a condition associated with COVID-19 and can occur in children ranging from toddlers to teens. If you’re coming down with a telltale sign of COVID-19 or the flu, it’s important to seek medical care. Let’s say you’re coming down with a headache, fever, body aches, and fatigue. I would put on a mask, isolate yourself from your family, and talk with your doctor about your symptoms. It’s important to be tested as quickly as possible for COVID and influenza. Here’s some good news: The nose swab can be used to test for both COVID-19 and the flu. Schedule an appointment with your doctor or where tests should be available!

The bravest boy getting his flu shot!

Hello from Christian and Nathaniel at their appointment!

Another day, another flu shot! Don’t forget to make your appointment at Long Island Pediatrics!

You wake up in the morning with that telltale scratchy throat. Or your body starts to ache uncharacteristically during the day. Or you realize that what was a slight, nagging headache has become constant. In short, you're coming down with something. But what is it, exactly? This year, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, it's even more nerve-wracking than usual to suffer any kind of illness. So how do you tell what you might have, and if it warrants a doctor's visit? What we k...now as the "common cold" is an upper-respiratory infection caused by any one of 200 viruses including rhinoviruses, coronaviruses (not the novel COVID-19 but pre-existing ones), and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). You've likely experienced a cold at some point, if not many times, in your life. Key symptoms include: - Sore throat - Runny nose - Sneezing - Nasal congestion - Mucous discharge (yellow or green) - Cough - Mild body aches - Overall feeling of malaise You generally don't need to see a physician for a cold. But if you develop wheezing, shortness of breath, a fever greater than 101.3F, odd drowsiness, or severe pain in your throat, head, or sinuses, you should go to urgent care. The flu, a potentially serious respiratory illness, often begins the same way a cold does. But the symptoms progress much more rapidly. It often feels like it comes on suddenly rather than develops gradually throughout the day. One second you feel fine and the next you want to crawl into bed. The flu shot is your best defense against the flu, but even if you've had the flu shot, call your doctor if you have these symptoms, especially if they're severe or if you're high-risk.

See? It doesn’t hurt! Be sure to schedule your appointment to get your #FluShot ASAP!

Most parents know that their behavior has an effect on their children's mental health, now and possibly forever. With the pandemic, school closures, the fight against racial injustice, the climate crisis and political uncertainty, this year has made it difficult for anyone to reasonably hold it together. Now add to that list raising the future caretakers of this vulnerable world.

A fun moment at our office. We all had a good laugh! #Sanitized #ReadyToGo