David H Keene, M.D.

How cute is (or was) your newborn? Dr. Keene is looking for a new photo for the Newborns page of his website, to replace the stock photo below. If you would like yours to be featured, please send a clear picture to [email protected]. We won't reveal baby's name unless you want us to, and we hope to rotate pictures over the course of the coming year.

Should your kids get flu shots? Short answer: yes. The flu shot is not perfect, but it's the best thing we have for preventing influenza. And getting a flu shot is more likely than any other immunization that we can offer to prevent an actual illness this season! Your chance of being exposed to influenza varies from almost 100 percent, if you work in a primary care medical office or a school, to almost zero if you and your children never leave your house and receive all ...your food and clothing by delivery. If the flu season is especially severe, there may be shortages of the vaccine once it starts. So it's best to get immunized in the fall, when there's plenty of vaccine to go around. Usually about 100 or so children and teenagers die per year from influenza in the United States, making any one person's risk infinitesimally small. But an average case of the flu will cost your child a week of school and will cost you a week of work. And what's more, many times -- if not most of the time -- people with influenza are so sick they can't even enjoy their time off from school or work. So pick up the phone and make arrangements to come in for a shot! Dr. Keene himself gets one every year, so chances are he'll be in the office to see you -- as opposed to being absent for weeklong illness this winter. Visit my website for more on vaccinations for newborns, kids and teens.

We have a new page on our website! Read about our staff -- and a little about the office too.

Dr. Keene believes all families should be able to access the best quality medical care, and has been proud throughout his career to subscribe to as many insurance plans and options as possible. Visit the new Insurance Page on our website to read his philosophy and learn what plans he takes.