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Thank you for visiting our website! Our office is conveniently located in Executive Park, right behind Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany, NY. New patients are welcome and we participate in many health insurance plans, including CDPHP, MVP, New York State Employees Empire Plan, Fidelis and Blue Shield of NE NY. We look forward to meeting you and your family!
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Brooke Raveendranath, RN, MSN, CPNP

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from well meaning family and friends before using!

This year, experts recommend vaccination against seasonal influenza for everyone over 6 months of age
(unless there is a medical reason not to vaccinate)

GET YOUR SHOT TODAY!
FLU CLINICS: *FOR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS ONLY*

Thursday, October 7 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, October 13 8:30-10:00am
Thursday October 14 8:30-10:00am
Wednesday October 27 2:30-4:30pm
Thursday October 28 8:30-10:00am

Wednesday November 3 2:30-4:30pm
Thursday, November 4 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, November 10 8:30-10:00am
Thursday November 11 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, November 17 2:30-4:30pm
Thursday, November 18 8:30-10:00am
Thursday December 9 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday December 15 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday December 22 2:30-4:30pm

You can call the office daily from 8:30am to 5:00pm (Mondays until 6:00pm) with your questions or to schedule an appointment. The pediatrician on call will take your emergency calls at all other times.

Friday: 8:30am- 5:00pm
Saturday: URGENT VISITS ONLY! scheduled by physician On-Call -Please call before 9am

If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment we kindly ask that you call the office. We require a minimum of 24 hours notice for cancellations, this allows for another patient to be seen.

Complimentary Pre-natal Visits:
We offer a complimentary pre-natal visit to any expectant parents looking for a pediatrician. Come and meet our wonderful doctors and staff, and get a tour of our beautiful new office! Please call to schedule your appointment.

Please Keep in mind:
WHEN YOU RECEIVE OUR APPOINTMENT REMINDER POST CARD, IT IS TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILDS APPOINTMENT

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended 2010 Childhood Immunization Schedule for the United States .
The recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 through 18 years are approved by:
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) www.aap.org
-The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip
-The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) www.aafp.org
- Department of Health and Human Services -
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -

In 2009, the Immunization Schedule included the following major changes:

Oral rotavirus vaccine for universal administration to all infants at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.
Universal administration of a second dose of varicella vaccine at 4 to 6 years of age.
The age range for universal annual administration of influenza vaccine has been expanded to children 6 to 59 months of age and those in close contact with children 0 to 59 months of age.
Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) for girls 11 to 12 years of age, including catch-up immunization of girls 13 to 18 years of age. This vaccine prevents most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts.

This year immunization against influenza is recommended for everyone, ages 6 months and up.

The "flu shot" is an inactivated (killed) influenza vaccine. It can be given to any child over 6 months old and is the recommended vaccine for children with underlying medical conditions such as asthma or heart disease.

"Flu mist" is a live weakened virus vaccine which is given into the nose. This vaccine can be given to any healthy child over the age of 2 years.

Low levels of lead in the body are typical and should always be less than 5. Hemoglobin is a measurement of iron in our blood and normal levels are between 10.5-14.5 depending upon a childs age.

From the American Academy of Pediatrics
(A.A.P.):

Are they big enough to use a booster?

When do I turn the infant seat around?

For these answers--and a lot more--

to be linked to the
American Academy of Pediatrics website
and be sure to check out the link to

We can have the form ready for you within three business days!

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Great site for parents and kids! Books, activities, and parenting articles! Daily calendar with fun suggestions for crafts, projects and games!

The important items to have on-hand at home!

The highest compliment

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your family and friends.

Thank you!

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We had the opportunity to have some amazing photos taken by Ashley to display in our office. If you are looking for an experienced photographer, please take a minute to view her website and see her work for yourself...you will not be disappointed!
www.ashleybrownphotography.com
Ashley Brown is a contemporary, on-location portrait photographer specializing in children, maternity, babies and families. Serving New York's Capital Region, including Albany, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Ballston Spa, Malta, Latham, Loudonville, Niskayuna, East Greenbush and beyond.