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Carithers Well Office Update
Car Waiting Room Starting Monday, March 23, our designated well office on Point Meadows (Southside) will have drive through check-in and then a car waiting room system in place. We will get your name and number and call you when it is time to go straight to the exam room for your visit. The drive… Continue Reading
8 Tips to Help Limit Screen Time for Kids
Screens are everywhere these days. Your child is exposed to them all day long. As parents, it can be difficult to limit your child’s exposure to media, but the benefits of limiting screen time for kids are worth the effort. Here are some tips to get you started on making a plan to limit your… Continue Reading
Carithers Coronavirus Emergency Action Plan- MUST READ
Dear Carithers Family, Due to current public health concerns surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, we are temporarily restructuring how we practice medicine at Carithers Pediatrics in order to protect our patients and to contain spreading COVID-19. We plan to minimize both the number of time families spend in our office and exposure to other sick patients,… Continue Reading
7 Common Winter Illnesses to Watch Out For
Winter can be a tough time for both kids and adults to stay healthy. Learning how to recognize common winter illnesses can make it easier to care for your child when they are sick. Knowing the signs and symptoms to look out for can also help you determine whether or not a visit to the… Continue Reading
Heart Disease Prevention Habits For Kids to Start Now
While some children have congenital heart conditions, heart diseases like coronary artery disease are not something that affects kids. However, there are things your child can start doing now to prevent developing heart disease as an adult. Since February is American Heart Month, now is a great time to teach kids habits for heart disease… Continue Reading
Teen Health and Wellness Tips
Raising teenagers can seem like sailing uncharted waters, but this stage is ultimately about preparing them for adulthood. You can start implementing many of these teen health and wellness tips, or at least modified versions of them when children are younger to start laying the groundwork. But for this age group especially, it’s important for… Continue Reading
Available Pediatric Flu Vaccines – Jacksonville FL
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,… Continue Reading
5 Healthy Habits for Kids to Start the Year Off Right
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
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