SHARE With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases dropping in the state, many requirements and rules will soon be eliminated. At CPCMG, we are not letting our guard down. Many safety guidelines implemented last year will remain in place – this includes daily health screenings of all providers and staff before starting their workday and […]
SHARE How often do we hear teens brag about how they stayed up late playing online video games with groups of friends or pulling a Netflix all-nighter? If they could, most teens would choose to stay up past midnight and sleep past noon. What’s up with teen sleep patterns?Sleeping patterns during puberty can partly be
SHARE As a parent to two children under the age of three, I know that a good night’s sleep is important for everyone in the family. For toddlers, sleep is vital to their mental and physical development. When a child is sleeping, their brain is processing what they have learned and experienced, retaining the information
SHARE The first months and years of your child’s life are an important time to protect them against various diseases. Infants and toddlers are especially vulnerable to infections that can be life threatening. Vaccines help your child’s immune system create protection against these infections. Immunity from the vaccine is just as good as immunity from
SHARE Immunizations are not just for infants and children. Preteens and teens also need protection against infectious diseases, specifically those that can affect young people and their chances for a healthy future. Some of these will be new for your teen. The TdaP however, is a booster to the previous DtaP series they should already
SHARE As your child grows up, booster doses of some vaccines are important to help strengthen their immune system. These vaccines prevent infections that can still be harmful in older children. They also spread very easily in the classroom setting. The flu shot is required annually because the flu virus changes every year. Chickenpox (varicella)
SHARE Please note that all CPCMG and Children’s Extended Primary Care offices will be closed Sunday, April 4. We’ll be back to our regular hours on Monday, April 5. If you need medical advice, our nurse triage advice line is available 24 hours a day; please call your pediatrician’s office for more information.
SHARE CPCMG Carmel Valley is pleased to announce they have moved into a spacious new office! Conveniently located at the corner of El Camino Real and Valley Centre Drive close to State Route 56, the new office has 15 exam rooms, procedure room and separate waiting rooms for sick and well patients. Located on the
SHARE From a child who refuses to eat a particular food to a child who refuses to eat at all, picky eaters can make meals a challenge for parents. Luckily, we’ve got some tips and tricks to help your child expand their palate and develop interest in trying new foods. Here’s what to do with
SHARE Getting ready to welcome a new baby is exciting, but it can be anxiety (and tantrum) provoking for an older sibling. Here are a few things you can do to help your older child adjust before and after the arrival of your new addition. Before the baby arrives: It’s best to wait until you
