Available Pediatric Flu Vaccines – Jacksonville FL

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

Listed below are the pediatric flu vaccines available at each of our Jacksonville office locations. The vaccines available are subject to change each day with the patient volume. If your child is not up to date on their well-check, they may not be able to receive the flu vaccine. If coming in for a shot only, please call the office prior to arriving to make sure we still have the vaccine available. Our shot only hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Riverside Location:

Private Insurance

Vaccines for Children (VFC)

Flu injectable

Southside Location:

Private Insurance

Vaccines for Children (VFC)

Flu injectable

5 Healthy Habits for Kids to Start the Year Off Right

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for adults. Get the whole family involved! Help your children start the year off right and teach the importance of goal setting by focusing on these five healthy habits for kids. But just remember, little eyes are watching and ears are listening, so one of the best things you can… Continue Reading

New Year’s Holiday Hours

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

Our Point Meadows office will be closed New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. Our Park St. office will be open for sick and emergency patients only. We will be back to our regular hours of operation Thursday, January 2nd. Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns. Continue Reading

Weekend hours for December 28th & 29th

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

This weekend, December 28th & 29th, we will see patients at our Point Meadows location. Our Park Street location will not be open. If you have any questions, please call the office at 904-387-6200. Continue Reading

Understanding ADHD in Children

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

By nature, most children are occasionally noisy, impatient, and overly energetic. However, if this behavior is more than occasional and interferes with daily life, attention deficit hyperactivity might be the cause. If you’re worried about your child’s behavior, then understanding ADHD in children may be beneficial to help know when to consult with your child’s… Continue Reading

Best wishes, Dr. McCreary!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

Please join us in wishing the best for Dr. McCreary as she embarks on this new journey! After much deliberation and soul-searching during her extended maternity leave, Dr. McCreary has decided to listen to her heart and take a definitive break from clinical practice to stay home with her two young sons. While we at Carithers… Continue Reading

Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Jacksonville

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

The winter holiday season can be full of hustle and bustle, especially if you have a busy family. But, you should make sure to set aside some time to do fun things as a family and get in a festive mood. These family-friendly holiday events in Jacksonville provide the perfect opportunity for family memory-making. Jax… Continue Reading

2019 Thanksgiving Schedule

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

We want to make you aware that both of our office locations will be closed on Thanksgiving. On Friday, November 29th, our Point Meadows office will remain closed, but our Park St. office will be open for sick and emergency patients only. We will NOT have walk-in appointments Friday, November 29th. Please call our office… Continue Reading

Ear Piercing for Kids: Why a Pediatrician Should Do It

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

Ear piercing is something a lot of children want to have done. And sometimes parents want to have their child’s ears pierced when they are infants. The reasons behind ear piercing in children can be cultural or cosmetic, but it is not medically necessary. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t something your pediatrician can take… Continue Reading

6 Tips for Flu Prevention

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Carithers Pediatric Group • 0 Comments

With the arrival of cold and flu season, you might be looking for ways to keep your family healthy. This time of year, conditions are right for viruses and bacteria to spread. Having the flu is no fun, and taking care of a child with the flu is no fun either. Plus, there is the… Continue Reading