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How to Help Your Child Recover From the Flu This Season

Caring for a sick child can feel overwhelming, especially when flu season rolls around. If your child catches the flu, you’re probably juggling worry, comfort, and exhaustion—all while trying to figure out how to help them recover as fast as possible. Luckily, with the right care and some patience, you can help them feel like

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Dr. Andrew Oliver is Available on Mondays at Plymouth Pediatric Associates in Sandwich!

Plymouth Pediatric Associates is thrilled to announce that Dr. Andrew Oliver is now seeing patients at our Sandwich location every Monday! Dr. Oliver is accepting new patients and is also accommodating a limited number of sick visits on these days. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive care from Dr. Oliver—call our Sandwich office at 508-888-9853

Parents’ Guide to Navigating the 2024-25 Flu Season

Here at Plymouth Pediatrics, we understand that flu season can be a source of concern for many families. Each year, our pediatricians focus on providing guidance and support to help you and your child stay healthy during this time. We’re here to ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about your

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Now Scheduling Appointments for Flu Vaccine Clinics

It’s that time of year again—Plymouth Pediatric Associates is now scheduling appointments for our flu clinics. Vaccination is the best way to protect your child from the flu and its complications. Let’s work together to keep our kids healthy and thriving this flu season. Remember, “Don’t let the flu stop you!”  Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule:

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Promoting Mental Health Through Recreation and Leisure

Do you know the power of play for youngsters and teens? Promoting mental health through recreation and leisure is even more relevant now than it has ever been with the epidemic of smartphones, the internet, and handheld devices to keep kids inside, preoccupied, and by themselves. It’s time we encourage our kids to go outside

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Back-to-School Health Checklist for Parents

The phrase “back to school” is met with cringing by kids and rejoicing by parents. Some kids are happy to be back with their friends, but most would rather continue their loosey-goosey summer routine; late nights, sleeping in, no real schedule. Alas, Fall is coming and so is school, so parents must do some work,

What To Expect During Your Child’s Well-Child Visit

Just as adults need to see their physician at least once a year for a wellness visit, so do children. You wouldn’t hesitate to take them if they are sick, but it’s just as beneficial to take them when they are not. It’s a way to be sure your child is developing according to certain

Welcome, Laura Belbin, NP!

Plymouth Pediatric Associates is proud to announce the addition of a new nurse practitioner, Laura Belbin! Laura’s first day was this Monday, June 3rd. Join us in welcoming her to the Plymouth Pediatric Associates team!

Dr. Emily Smith & Dr. Andrew Oliver are Now Accepting New Patients

We are pleased to announce that the panels of Emily Smith, MD and Andrew Oliver, MD are now open to accepting new patients! Effective immediately, any new patients can be scheduled and established with Dr. Smith & Dr. Oliver as the patient’s PCP. In addition, Kelly Hawthorne, DO, Laurie Massey, MD, and Arthur Blasberg, MD

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PPA Pediatricians & Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth

As of June 3rd, the pediatricians of PPA will no longer round in the newborn nursery at BID-Plymouth. This change is to allow our providers to focus on the established patients of the group and provide the support and access that is necessary to fulfill the mission of PPA, which is to provide the highest

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