immunizations

WTEN: Immunization Awareness Month with Dr. Jeena Madden

August 29, 2023

The start of school is just around the corner! Dr. Jeena Madden, pediatrician at St. Peter's Family Health Center in Albany, discusses the vaccines children are required to have before they head back to the classroom. [...]

LiveSmart: Healthy U! Helping Your Child Maintain Good Physical and Mental Health at College

August 17, 2023

Whether your son or daughter is entering as a freshman this fall, or returning as an upperclassman, there are a few things you can do as a parent to help ease the transition to college life. [...]

LiveSmart: Back to School Means Up-to-Date Vaccinations for Kids

August 26, 2021

Whether your child is learning in-person, remotely, or even a combination of the two, New York state law requires all students entering school grades kindergarten through 12 to be vaccinated against a variety of illnesses. [...]

WNYT: Health Beat — Child Immunizations

June 30, 2020

Nathan Graber, M.D., pediatrician with St. Peter's Pediatrics in Clifton Park, appeared on WNYT's Health Beat with Dr. Benita Zahn to discuss the importance of maintaining a regular child immunization schedule. [...]

Times Union: Concerns Rise About Delayed Immunizations, Well-Child Visits

June 25, 2020

Nathan Graber, M.D., pediatrician with St. Peter's Pediatrics in Clifton Park, talks with the Times Union about the impact COVID-19 has had on child immunizations and well visits. [...]

LiveSmart: Off to College – Helping Students Maintain Good Physical and Mental Health

August 14, 2019

Whether your son or daughter is entering as a freshman, or returning as an upperclassman, there are a few things you can do as a parent to help ease the transition back to school this fall. [...]

LiveSmart: Parenting Myths and Advice – Take Them with a Grain of Salt

January 10, 2019

Well-meaning family and friends, and even strangers, love to offer advice to new parents. But beware – a lot of it can be downright dangerous. [...]

WNYT NewsChannel 13: Dr. Mark Osborn Discusses Immunizations

April 26, 2018

WNYT NewsChannel 13 aired a story featuring Dr. Mark Osborn, Chief of Pediatrics at St. Peter's Hospital. Dr. Osborn discussed vaccinations, the myths surrounding them, and the proven risks and benefits. The story coincides with World Immunization Week. [...]

LiveSmart: Head Lice? Uncomfortable, but Treatable

January 11, 2018

The recent arctic chill has given kids the opportunity to break in their winter gear. If they and their friends are swapping hats on the playground, you may get a call about head lice. [...]

LiveSmart: Remember First Aid Kit, Immunizations When Heading Off to College

August 17, 2017

Along with their smart phones and laptops, students should bring basic first aid kits as another step toward living independently. And make sure their immunizations are up-to-date! [...]

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