What is Pertussis or Whooping Cough? Pertussis is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable illness caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is commonly known as whooping cough because of…
PAR wants to make sure we are giving you as many practical tips and resources as possible to use when you have questions or concerns about your child’s…
We have received our first shipment of flu vaccines for the 2025-26 season. PAR is now scheduling nurse vaccine appointments for all patients 6 months of age and…
What is pneumococcus? Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus, is a bacterium that primarily affects infants, toddlers and the elderly. Pneumococcus can cause several types of infections, the…
What is HPV? HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a small DNA virus. There are two types of HPV: cutaneous and mucosal. Cutaneous HPV can cause pesky warts on the skin,…
What is meningococcus? The scientific name of meningococcus is Neisseria meningiditis. While meningococcal disease was first described in 1805 during an epidemic in Geneva, Switzerland, it wasn’t until…
What is Hib? Haemophilus influenzae type B, commonly known as Hib, is a polysaccharide (i.e. sugar)-coated strain of a coccobacillus (hybrid of spherical/coccus and rod/bacillus shapes) known as…
Dear Parents,We are constantly exploring ways to improve our core services while bringing in new resources to better serve you and your children. To reduce wait times for parents seeking…
What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a member of the Hepadnaviridae (hepa – Greek for liver, dna – the type of genetic material it has,…
Pediatric Associates of Richmond follows the immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This schedule is based on decades of safety and effectiveness data. Our providers…
What is tetanus? Tetanus is a nervous system disorder that results in intense, painful muscle spasms. Clostridium tetani (C.tetani), the responsible bacteria, releases toxins that irreversibly bind to,…
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What is polio? Polio (short for poliomyelitis) is an illness caused by polioviruses, which are a member of the broader family of enteroviruses. Enteroviruses can cause a wide…
We are excited to have the RSV immunization (nirsevimab) available for eligible PAR patients this fall! To learn more about RSV, the risks it can pose to young children,…
We have received our first shipment of flu and covid vaccines for the 2024-25 season. PAR is now scheduling nurse vaccine appointments for all patients 6 months of…
The never-ending pursuit of quality sleep for their children keeps many-a-parent up at night (perhaps both literally and figuratively). There can be challenges in infancy, toddlerhood, childhood and/or…
In this blog by Dr. Grabill we’ll explore the two most common ages for sleep regression during the first year of your baby’s life. Understanding the developmental stage…
Whether you have a toddler, tween or teenager, at some point during parenthood you’ve contemplated the relationship between smart devices, social media and your child. This topic is…