Rip Currents: A common beach hazard

Summer is here, the weather is warm and families are flocking to San Diego’s beaches. With 70 miles of coastline, the most threatening hazard to swimmers are rip currents. What are rip currents?
READ MORECPCMG Nasal Flu Vaccine Update

You have likely read or heard that nasal flu vaccine will not be offered this year based on recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is important for you to know that CPCMG strongly believes in protecting our patients against influenza, and has already ordered a significant amount […]
READ MOREThree Ways to Keep Your Kids Cool

Summer is here and temperatures are on the rise. Keeping cool isn’t just about comfort – high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
READ MOREMeet Dr. Meera Shah

This CPCMG pediatrician loves spending time with her family in the San Diego sunshine, including trips to the beach and playing soccer. Meet Dr. Meera Shah, pediatrician at CPCMG Regents in La Jolla.
READ MOREBe a Water Watcher

Hot summer days are right around the corner and San Diego families are ready to get into the pool or visit the beach to keep cool. But while the kids are swimming and splashing around in the water, vigilant adult supervision is vital to ensure their safety. In the last two years, 16 children drowned […]
READ MORESpring is in the air..and so is pollen

Do you or your children suffer from allergies? If so you are among millions of people who also suffer from allergies. Not every sufferer is allergic to the same thing, however. Some people are allergic to things in the home, like pets, mold or dust mites. This means they may have symptoms all year round. Others […]
READ MOREIs My Kid’s Growth Normal? A Primer on Childhood Growth Charts

Chances are, one of many things your pediatrician will do at your child’s checkup is plot his/her height and weight on the growth chart, and tell you what percentile your child falls into on that chart. But what should you do with this information? And what does that percentile mean? This first thing to know […]
READ MOREThe Importance of Immunizations

The Importance of Immunizations It’s National Infant Immunization Week! Vaccinating your children helps to protect them against many major diseases including measles, polio, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis A and B, and other serious bacterial infections. Many people wonder why their children should be immunized. Vaccines are safe and they work! Vaccine-preventable diseases have been reduced by […]
READ MOREGreat Grains for Babies and Toddlers

Just like grown-ups, babies and toddlers benefit from eating a variety of grains as part of a healthy diet, including whole grains. Whole grains contain many benefits: they are rich sources of iron and other vitamins, minerals, fiber, and nutrients that help babies and toddlers stay healthy and strong. Examples of whole grains include steel-cut […]
READ MOREHealthy Snacks for Kids

Many families are on the go all day and need to find healthy snacks to grab and eat on the run. Rather than reaching for another sugary granola bar, here are some healthier alternatives to add into the mix!
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