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Health & Wellness in the News
Flu season updates
(Published 09/08)
Hirsch Pediatrics announces 2nd Annual Flu Shot Fundraiser.  Beginning October 2, all children and adults may receive the flu vaccine at our convenient walk-in times.  Please see our flu page for more information.
 
Staph Bacteria: Sorting Through the Hype
(Published 03/08)
Every week it seems like there is another headline about MRSA Staph bacteria in local schools. In this article, Dr. Hirsch addresses parent's most common concerns and questions about the Staph bacteria.
 
Common Questions on the Common Cold
(Published 01/08)
In this article, Dr. Hirsch discusses the recent cold medication recalls as well as offers some advice on how to manage your child's cold.
 
Flu season is here. . . time to get your flu shot!
(Updated 9/28/07)
Read about our innovativeGet a flu shot. . . give to charity! fundraiser.
 
More child products are recalled.
(Updated 9/18/07)

Please click on the following links to verify all of your child products are safe: Mattel toys, Simplicity/Graco Cribs, Gripe water.

 
“Putting Extra ‘Care’ Into Health Care”
(Published 5/01/07)
This article speaks to the vision and core values of Hirsch Pediatrics. A second article, Basic Expectations: Attention, Eye Contact and Time also reinforces my personal philosophy on the true meaning of health care.
 
Ear infections: Are antibiotics always necessary? (Published 09/12/06)
Click here to read about updated recommendations based on a landmark study published in the Journal of American Medical Association.
 
 
 
Articles by Dr. Hirsch
Staph Bacteria: Sorting through the Hype
(Local newsletters 03/08)

Common Questions on the Common Cold
(Local newsletters 01/08)

Give it a Shot
(Local newsletters 10/07)

Deet or Not to Deet
(Local newsletters 09/07)

Herd Immunity: Why Vaccines Still Matter
(Washington Parent 08/07)