NAP Blog
Posts for: September, 2016
NAP FLU VACCINE CLINICS
Please call our office at 413-584-8700 to schedule an appointment.
Flu clinics start in September. We will still give the flu vaccine during well-visits, sick visits or nurse visits when the provider deems it appropriate and for as long as supply is available.
The flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect your family and have a healthier winter! Because influenza can cause several days of fevers, sore throats and other uncomfortable symptoms along with serious diseases, NAP recommends flu vaccine for ALL children.
NAP is following the recommendation of the Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC and will not be offering the nasal flu mist this year. Recent studies show that flu mist has not been effective in preventing current strains of influenza while the injectable vaccine has been very effective.
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Day |
Date |
Location |
Hours |
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Tuesday |
September 20th |
Northampton |
1:30pm to 5:30pm |
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Wednesday |
September 21st |
Amherst |
1:30pm to 4:30pm |
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Thursday |
September 22nd |
Northampton |
1:30pm to 5:30pm |
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Friday |
September 23rd |
Northampton |
1:30pm to 5:30pm |
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Tuesday |
September 27th |
Amherst |
1:30pm to 4:30pm |
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Wednesday |
September 28th |
Northampton |
1:30pm to 5:30pm |
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Thursday |
September 29th |
Northampton |
1:30pm to 5:30pm |
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Friday |
September 30th |
Amherst |
1:30pm to 4:30pm |
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Tuesday |
October 4th |
Northampton |
1:30pm to 5:30pm |
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Thursday |
October 6th |
Northampton |
1:30pm to 5:30pm |
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Friday |
October 7th |
Northampton |
1:30pm to 5:30pm |
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Saturday |
October 15th |
Northampton |
9:00am to 12:30pm |
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Wednesday |
October 19th |
Amherst |
1:30pm to 4:30pm |
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Saturday |
October 22nd |
Northampton |
9:00am to 12:30pm |
We are excited to have another round of parenting workshops starting October 23rd! See flyer. We hope you can join us! As always, these workshops are free of charge and are open to all. They are held on Sundays 4pm to 5:30pm at our Northampton office. Please RSVP to contactus@napeds.com
October 23rd
Talking with your Children about Sex and Gender Issues with Jane Fleishman, Ph.D.
November 6th
ABC’s of ADHD: Pre-school and School Age Years with Jonathan Schwab, M.D. and Sharon Saline, Psy.D.
December 4th
When Worrying Takes Over: Managing Anxiety in your Child or Teen with Jonathan Schwab, M.D. and Sharon Saline, Psy.D.
January 8th
Healthy Sleep During Adolescence with Wendy Chabot, MD from Sleep Medicine Services of Western Massachusetts
February 5th
ABC’s of ADHD: Middle and High School Years with Jonathan Schwab, M.D. and Sharon Saline, Psy.D.
March 5th
Yuck! Do I have to eat that? Tips for working with picky eaters and how to get your kids to eat healthier foods with Michele LaRock and Ana Maria Moise from The Nutrition Center
April 9th
Preschool Behavior Problems with Jonathan Schwab, M.D. and Sharon Saline, Psy.D.
May 7th
What about Sleep: It’s more important than you think! with Beth Grams Haxby, Ed.M.
Back to School
Schools around the area have nearly all started back up and kids everywhere are getting back into the swing of classes. Hope you enjoyed the summer! One of the best things about the new school year is the fresh start it provides. Even if the last year didn't end as well, or there were problems in a classroom, the new year brings new classmates, new teachers, new environments, and new things to learn. This first month is a good opportunity to get to know about your child's new school environment, and if your child has a learning disability, and is on an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) now is a good time to review it to make sure it is meeting your child's needs.
If you have concerns about your child in school and feel he or she may have a learning disability, you can contact your local school district's special education office for information, or contact our office. Additionally, there is a LOT of information about IEP's at https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/ieps In fact, the understood.org website has articles that cover nearly any topic or concern you might have as a parent of a child with a learning disability or attention issue. If you don't know what an IEP or 504 plan is, this is also a good place to start.
One more note -- if you still need to get that back-to-school physical completed, or your child needs to get caught up on the last few booster vaccines, please call our office (413-584-8700) and let us know. We'll find a way to get you in for a checkup, or a nursing visit to update the vaccines, or we can talk with your school to coordinate if need be.
