ALLERGY TESTING:

Beginning December 2011, Cartersville Pediatrics in association with United Allergy Labs will be offering environmental allergy evaluation and treatment in the Cartersville office.  All testing will be done in the office as will preparation and administration of allergy serum for immunotherapy (if indicated).  This testing is for environmental inhalant allergies only.  No food, insect or drug allergy testing will be done.  The doctors and nurse practitioners in both the Cartersville and Acworth offices will determine if a patient qualifies for testing. Most commercial insurance carriers and Medicaid cover this type of allergy evaluation. For more information or questions, please call the office. 

FALL ALLERGY SEASON

The Fall Allergy season will be here in two months. if you have a problem with persistent sneezing, runny nose, cough, watery and itchy eyes for the time period from mid August until the first frost, then you are a victim of fall allergies. Consider getting allergy tested at the office to begin getting help to prevent these very annoying problems. Call 770-386-3011 for an Allergy Evaluation appointment and information.

VACCINE UPDATE (MENACTRA AND GARDASIL)

The CDC has now recommended that a booster for meningococcal meningitis vaccine (Menactra or Menevo) be given between 16 – 18 years old.  Currently most adolescents receive their first dose at the 11 year old health check.  Please call the office to see if your child is up to date.

Gardasil (Human Papillomavirus) has now been recommended for boys 11- 26 years of age.  This vaccine in addition to preventing cervical and vaginal cancer in females will prevent the occurrence of genital warts in males.  Also recent evidence has come to light that this vaccine will be useful in preventing certain types of head and neck cancer in adults (HPV is the cause of some head and neck cancers). Call the office for information.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXAMS

Health and Wellness Exam appointments for the Summer are rapidly filling up. Call as soon as possible to schedule your annual exam. These exams will also qualify for your annual sports physical.

ADHD RECHECK EXAMINATIONS

A reminder that ADHD medicine rechecks are due every 3-4 months. In order for your child to be able to continue on medication, you must have these rechecks done as required by your health care provider.

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

Thursday, July 4th - Closed all Day
Friday, July 5th - Both Offices close at Noon
Saturday, July 6th - Closed all Day