AUTHOR

Beau Frank

Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Early Signs, Prevention, and How Teplizumab Offers New Hope

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in children. While it cannot yet be cured, recent advancements like Teplizumab are helping delay its onset in at-risk children. Here’s what every parent should know about Type 1 diabetes, who it affects, and how new treatments are changing the future of pediatric care. What Is […]

New Policies Regarding Covid-19

NEW OFFICE PROTOCOLFOR INFECTION CONTROL(APRIL 2020)Our staff is committed to keeping our patients and staff healthy. Tothat end we modified our patient flow as of March 3. today ourpolicies as are follows:Pt calls for appt/ or patients have appointment. They contact thefront office on their phone and wait in their car until nurseescorts them back […]

New policy regarding ADHD/ADD prescription drugs

Given the growing number of young people with adverse effects to certain medications, Windermere Pediatrics has decided to adopt a new policy regarding monitoring the vital signs of patients using certain stimulant medications, such as those used for the treatment of ADHD or ADD. We would like to briefly review the vital signs (pulse, blood […]

Influenza “Flu” shots available – for parents too!

Windermere Pediatrics is happy to announce that the 2008-2009 version of Fluzone, has arrived. Target populations for these vaccines are described in the following link: Contact us if you have any questions.

Sign Language for Babies Link

One of our families recently showed us this link for sign language. It is free of charge and illustrates different signs that you can teach your baby.

Dr Elena Watson going solo

Dr Elena Watson has decided to take a giant leap and open up her own practice in Clermont, Florida. Although we are sad to see her leave, the providers and staff of Windermere Pediatrics would like to congratulate Elena and wish her the best of luck in her new venture. We will be happy to […]