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Don’t forget, CPCMG offices have adjusted their office hours for the holidays! Tomorrow, Thursday, December 24 CPCMG offices are open from 8am to noon and CPEC will be closed. On Friday, December 25 CPCMG is closed. Our nurse advice line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need medical advice. Just call your CPCMG pediatrician’s office and listen to the prompts to reach a nurse. #holidays

Load the kids into the car and hit the road for a tour of San Diego’s best holiday lights! #christmaslights

COVID-19 vaccines are starting to roll out across southern California, but it may be some time before children can get vaccinated. High risk groups of people will have first access to the vaccine, including frontline workers like doctors and nurses in hospitals and elderly people in nursing homes. As soon as we have information about the COVID vaccine for kids, we will share the news with our CPCMG families. #COVID19

If you had a choice between fresh vegetables and French fries, which would you choose? Turns out that the foods we are introduced to as toddlers combined with advertisements for unhealthy foods has a lot to do with our food choices. #nutritution

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations about playing sports during the pandemic including the expanded use of masks during most sports. More importantly they updated some recommendations about playing sports after being diagnosed with COVID. If your child had COVID, make sure to discuss a safe return to sports with your CPCMG pediatrician. #COVID19 https://www.aappublications.org//12/04/sportsguidance120420

The number one cause of death for teens and young adults? Accidental injuries and many of them can be prevented, like head injuries from falls off bicycles, skateboards and scooters. Dr. Kamei Tolba at CPCMG Encinitas has a good point for teens who won’t wear a helmet. He’ll ask to see their cell phone and point out that if the cell phone gets a protective case, they may want to give their brain the same respect. #helmets

Last year more than 882,000 pounds of unused or expired prescription medications and vape devices were collected at Take Back Day events throughout the country. Keep your kids safe and clean out your medicine cabinets today! Find a Saturday, October 24 collection event near you. #TakeBackDay https://takebackday.dea.gov/

Bringing home a new baby is exciting, but are your other children ready to be an older sibling? Ease the transition with these tips from Dr. Anna Mendenhall, pediatrician at CPCMG Encinitas. #siblings

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a brain disorder that can affect anyone of any age. Learn more, find resources and share stories during ADHD Awareness Month. #adhdawareness

It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week! This year has really stressed the importance of good hygiene and keeping your hands clean. Here are tips for hand washing and sanitizer use. #washyourhands

Parents of new babies need to know that there are steps they can take to protect their child from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). From sleeping on their backs on a firm surface and keeping pillows and blankets out of the crib, learn about safe sleep for babies. #SafeSleep #InfantSafety

The CDC has announced new guidelines for quarantine. You can reduce the number of days of quarantine after exposure if absolutely necessary. You can reduce your quarantine with a negative test, but the test needs to be done 5 days after quarantine begins and you should be asymptomatic. Quarantine can end after the 7th day with a negative test but you need to continue to monitor for symptoms. Alternatively, you can end quarantine at 10 days without a test if no symptoms have developed. The previous guideline of 14 days remains the safest option. #COVID19

It’s only two weeks away! Learn how to safely celebrate Halloween during the pandemic. #halloween

There could be some potentially dangerous toys on your child’s wish list this year. These toys may have sharp pieces, small parts, toxic materials and more. #toys

Toilet training is a big milestone for kids and parents, but can be a challenging process. Dr. Anna Mendenhall from CPCMG Encinitas shares some tips for success. #pottytraining

A young patient once asked Dr. Jaime Friedman, I’ve lost my voice! Can you help me find it? #fridayfunny #friyay

CPCMG wishes you and your family a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

As your toddler starts their rapid growth spurt and you keep buying new clothes and shoes as they outgrow everything they may complain about leg pain. Don’t worry, these growing pains are normal! Learn more from CPCMG pediatrician Dr. Jaime Friedman. #wellnesswednesday #toddlers

Don’t forget, CPCMG and CPEC will be closed Thursday, November 26. CPCMG offices will reopen on Friday, November 27 from 8am to noon. If you need medical advice, call your pediatrician’s office and listen to the prompts to reach a pediatric nurse. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you. #Thanksgiving

October is a busy month! It includes National Physician’s Assistant Week, National Pediatric Nurses Week and National Medical Assistants Recognition Week. The individuals who fill these roles have a vital part in providing CPCMG families with top-notch pediatric primary care. CPCMG couldn’t do it without you! #teamwork

Just when we thought cooler temperatures were here to stay, the heat has made a sneaky return to southern Californiabe aware of a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service, starting today at 11am and running through Friday 10/16. #heatadvisory Drink plenty of fluids, stay cool with air conditioning or fans, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Next week CPCMG will have different office hours because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t forget, you can always reach a pediatric nurse for medical advice, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Call your CPCMG office and listen to the prompts. #Thanksgiving

The election is coming and it never has been more important to vote. Don’t forget that teaching children about our democratic process is important too! #vote2020 #election2020

As we begin holiday decorating, remember to be extra careful and cautious as this can lead to injuries! #beinjuryfree

The loss of a baby during pregnancy is a sad reality for many families, and talking to other children about it can be particularly difficult. If you need help, reach out to your CPCMG pediatrician for additional resources we’re here to help your family through good times and bad. #worldmentalhealthday #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #neverforgotten #miscarriage #stillbirth #stillborn #grief https://www.psychologytoday.com//talking-children-about-pr

Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant death in the U.S. this means that babies are born too soon. Learn how routine, quality health care can protect women and babies from serious health complications and even death on World Prematurity Day. #worldprematurityday

CPCMG pediatrician Dr. Annalisa Abjelina really picked a good one for today’s #fridayfunny: A little boy came in with a long-lasting nosebleed. His parents were concerned as he had been getting them a lot. This last nosebleed happened even though the parents followed doctor instructions to use petroleum jelly in the nostrils every day and use nasal saline spray to keep the nostrils moist. The doctor had learned not to ask kids IF they picked their nose but instead WHICH fi...nger they used. But this boy didn’t want to answer the question. Finally, he proudly answered that he used ALL of them, showing the doctor exactly what he meant by sticking each of his 10 fingers in his nose one at a time! He was prescribed some allergy medications that night and learned how to properly clean his nose with tissue. Case solved! For more information on nosebleeds, check out the CPCMG blog: https://www.cpcmg.net/nosebleeds-what-you-need-to-know/

The pandemic could open up new opportunities for online bullies, with kids and teens spending a lot more time online. CPCMG encourages all parents to be aware of their child’s online activities and reach out for help if needed. https://www.stompoutbullying.org//cyberbullying-during-cov

Get your family back on track to a healthy lifestyle! Learn more about CPCMG’s W.E.L.L. Clinic and meet pediatricians Dr. Natalie Muth and Dr. Mary Tanaka. #wellnesswednesday