Welcome To Right from the Start Pediatrics
Welcome to Right from the Start Pediatrics, where your child’s health and well-being are our top priorities. From newborn care to adolescent health, our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate and comprehensive pediatric care tailored to each stage of your child’s development.
We understand the importance of trust and communication, and we’re committed to partnering with you to ensure your child grows up healthy, happy, and thriving. Your child’s journey to a healthy future begins here.
Pediatric Care
Here at Right from the Start Pediatrics, we are proud to provide pediatric care to the little ones of our community! Our family medicine and medical aesthetics physicians specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating a variety of health issues in patients of all ages. Pediatric care is important to ensure the proper development and growth in children.
We are your one-stop-shop for all of your child’s health care needs. From well check ups and immunizations to sports physicals and treatment for illness, we are here to help your child experience a healthy life. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us today at (618) 526-8850 - Breese Office or (618) 526-8850 - Shiloh Office .
Good morning all! A fun new thing for this year's Halloween!![]()
If you come to the office dressed in costume this whole week, we'll have a special treat waiting for you! ![]()
This might be tricky for physicals, but you can come in your free time too!![]()
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Have a fun and safe Halloween!!!!![]()
See you soon!!!!![]()
DRM
Quick reminder, everyone. We have two dates scheduled as "flu clinics" this year, Thurs 10/23/25 and Mon 10/27/25. ![]()
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Of course, flu shots can be done at any well or office visit, and can also be done on other dates as shot visits with a nurse. ![]()
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Stay well! DRM
I wanted to repost this. We are not having many RSV refusals, but we are having quite a few flu shot refusals. Read below, but I am adding this - DO NOT let politics or unnecessary fear prevent you from getting a flu shot for your child. The patients who die from influenza most likely did not have a flu shot. They may have had a few symptoms at the time of the shot (because of THEIR IMMUNE RESPONSE to having a shot), but the flu shot is not bad. It does not cause autism and it does NOT give you the flu. A dead virus (the one in the shot) cannot do that.![]()
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Politics and misinformation do us such a disservice.![]()
Oddly, the masks we wore for COVID-19 made RSV and influenza virtually disappear that year.![]()
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I try to fight politics and misinformation when I can. ![]()
You or a loved one being admitted to the hospital or dead from the flu is not fun.![]()
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Appointments for the shots are available.![]()
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Thanks.![]()
DRM
Good morning! I wanted to post a flu and RSV vaccine update. Both are available now at any visit, well visits and office visits depending on the reason for that visit. ![]()
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We are planning on two vaccine clinic dates, with the potential for three, based on demand and staffing. ![]()
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Thurs, October 23, 2025 and Monday, October 27, 2025 are planned. Possibly one more date but that is TBD. ![]()
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I highly recommend both of these vaccines and want to post a couple pics here of our guide on RSV vaccines and an article on influenza vaccine meant for me, but definitely able to share since it could be helpful. ![]()
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Some very important things I like to share - ![]()
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You cannot get sick from the flu shot. ![]()
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The virus in the shot is dead.![]()
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You feel sick due to your immune system reacting to the shot. It is actually somewhat expected to feel a little “off.”![]()
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The shot does not completely prevent the flu, but it does prevent you from getting very ill, getting hospitalized or getting dead from the flu. It also protects those loved ones close to you who may be more susceptible to a bad case of the flu. ![]()
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Here are the shares I mentioned:
I lifted this from Yale School of Public Health - also accurate - also mentions important information - MORE STUDIES MUST BE DONE. A causal vs casual relationship between something and something else is a BIG DEAL. "CASUAL" (best that can even be remotely proven now) is the RFK version given yesterday. No way has enough research been done since Inauguration Day to prove this as CAUSAL (i.e. presence of one thing CAUSES another).![]()
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What the research says about autism and Tylenol use during pregnancy
ysph.yale.edu
Dr. Zeyan Liew, PhD, MPH, is one of the country's leading scientists when it comes to studying possible links between frequent Tylenol use during pregnancy and
Another AI answer, but also accurate:![]()
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Use in Pregnancy and Lactation![]()
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Pregnancy Category![]()
Classification: Acetaminophen is classified as Pregnancy Category B.![]()
Implications: This means that animal studies have not shown a risk to the fetus, but there are limited controlled studies in pregnant women. It is generally considered safe for short-term use during all stages of pregnancy for treating mild pain and fever.![]()
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Lactation Category![]()
Compatibility: Acetaminophen is considered safe for breastfeeding mothers.![]()
Transfer to Breast Milk: Only small amounts of acetaminophen are secreted into breast milk, which are much lower than the doses given directly to infants. It is classified as L1 in lactation risk categories, indicating it is the safest option for nursing mothers.![]()
Key Considerations![]()
Dosage: Always follow dosing instructions carefully. High doses can lead to liver or kidney damage.![]()
Consult Healthcare Provider: Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their healthcare provider before taking any medication, including acetaminophen, to ensure it is appropriate for their specific situation.