Kids First Pediatrics of Raeford
Pediatricians in Raeford and Fayetteville, NC
You never know when an emergency might happen. If you have children, that thought can keep you up at night. Will you know what to do? Will you be able to remain calm and help your child? No one knows of course how they will act in a life-threatening situation, … Continue reading
Over three million people in the US are diagnosed with Autism, and finding out your child is one of them can be life altering. What to do, who to speak to, and how to get help are usually the first questions you think about. … Continue reading
It doesn’t matter how long your infant stayed in the NICU—5 days, 5 weeks, or longer. Regardless of the period of time, the day you are able to take your baby home is a triumph all its own. That is your first small victory. … Continue reading
Tweens and teens are on a constant rollercoaster of emotions, and the hormonal changes don’t help the situation. Most parents can vividly remember their own teen years and what that time was like, but they didn’t have the challenges today’s kids deal with. … Continue reading
We are honored that you have chosen Kids First Pediatrics as the medical home for your children. Like you, we believe there is nothing more important than keeping your children healthy and safe. We understand that parents/guardians have questions and concerns regarding vaccines and our providers are happy to discuss these concerns with you. … Continue reading
Maybe you have been thinking about skipping this year’s flu shot since there were so few cases last year. Think again! Now is not the time to skip a flu shot or even procrastinate. This is true for you and for your child. … Continue reading
Even though COVID is still a serious issue, it is not the only illness that you should be protecting yourself from. With flu season right around the corner and kids heading back to school, it is important that you schedule your child’s flu vaccine as soon as possible. … Continue reading
The last 18 months have been both frightening and frustrating for parents. The pandemic and everything that occurred around it has upended families and especially children. The CDC has recently issued a health advisory for clinicians and caregivers about the increased intersessional RSV activity in the southern United States. … Continue reading
Lockdowns have been hard on all children, but especially those with disabilities. Now that the weather is warming and we are returning to normal, it is the perfect time for these summer activities. … Continue reading
Kids First Pediatrics of Raeford is closely following the most up-to-date announcements and information on the known cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Because this information is always changing, we will be monitoring all updates from the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control. … Continue reading
