We Choose Love
We Believe In Children
Our mission is to provide Children and Families with a Solid Foundation for Healthy Living
- Wellness exams including regularly scheduled immunizations
- Same-day sick visits
- Mental health support and screenings
- Referral to specialists or emergency care, as needed
- Audio-only telehealth appointments, as appropriate
- Meet-and-greet prenatal visits
- Newborn care and lactation consultations
- Medical Ear Piercing
Our Updates
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Newtown Center Pediatrics wishes you and your families a wonderful Holiday season. May it be filled with love, peace, and happiness. The office will be closed on December 7th afternoon for our Holiday Party, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. As always, call our office and the answering service will forward any questions or concerns to the doctor on call. On the days before and after these holidays, our office will be on a modified schedule.
INCLEMENT WEATHER DELAYS AND CLOSINGS
During winter storms and emergencies, we will post office delays and closings here.
THE NEW RSV INJECTION FOR INFANTS
Based on availability, we are able to offer the RSV shot, Beyfortus, only to our vulnerable newborns and high risk infants. If a pregnant mother receives the RSV vaccine at least 2 weeks before delivery, then the infant does not need the RSV shot.
STAY UP TO DATE WITH COVID VACCINES
At the moment, we have the Moderna 6 months– 4 years of age COVID-19 vaccine in stock. The CDC and FDA have recommended that all children six months or older receive one bivalent COVID vaccine after completing or during their primary vaccine series. To find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you, search vaccines.gov.
PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES FROM THE FLU
Schedule your child's flu vaccine by appointment at our office. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season. Help decrease the spread of colds/flu:
- Wash your hands and wash them often! Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Cover your coughs. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Avoid large public gatherings and stay at home if you are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
COVID-19, Flu, RSV and Strep Testing
We offer COVID-19 and Flu A&B testing in the office, as well as RSV and Strep testing. The CDC and CT DPH post updates on the respiratory illness season every week. If you have tested positive or are showing symptoms of COVID-19, isolate immediately.
ADHD MEDICATION SHORTAGE
We understand how frustrating the recent shortage of ADHD medications is for parents. We are asking you to call your pharmacy to confirm availability of your child’s medication before we send in the prescription. If your regular pharmacy doesn’t have the medication in stock, try calling other pharmacies in your area. We are making every possible effort to send your ADHD prescription to a pharmacy as soon as you have confirmed the availability.
TICKS ARE (STILL) HERE!
How to Remove Ticks: What To Do
CONNECTICUT CAR SEAT LAW AND WINTER CAR SEAT SAFETY TIPS
- Infants must remain rear-facing until they are a minimum of both 2 years and 30 pounds.
- Toddlers must be in a forward facing car seat with a 5 point harness until 5 years and 40 pounds.
- Children should ride in a booster seat until they reach 8 years old and 60 pounds.
- The Newtown Police Department's Child Passenger Safety Seat Unit assists with installing and checking car seats. Call 203-426-5841 to schedule an appointment.
- As a general rule of thumb, infants should wear one more layer than adults. If you have a coat on, your infant will probably need a coat, and blanket. Just remember to remove the coat and blanket inside the car before putting your child in the car seat. A safer option is to drape a blanket or coat over the car straps.
HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH CRISIS
Reach out to us for help if your child is showing signs of excessive stress or anxiety from troubling current events:
Congratulations!
We look forward to meeting your family.
Before hospital discharge, your baby will be screened for many medical conditions, hearing loss and receive a Hepatitis B vaccination as recommended by the AAP. We recommend you book your appointment with us before leaving the hospital. We would like to see your baby 2-3 days after hospital discharge.
Stephanie Pruchnik, LPN, IBCLC is ready to help you with breastfeeding.
Call the office to schedule a lactation consultation in our office with Stephanie Pruchnik, LPN, IBCLC. She meets with parents in our breastfeeding suite for comfort and privacy. Stephanie is also available by phone to answer questions and offer support with breastfeeding. She can help with a multitude of challenges, from latching issues to concerns about milk supply.
