Flu Shots: Protect Your Family
and the Community
FLU SHOTS: PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY Now more than ever, it’s important to do what you can to prevent illness during the pandemic – and this includes getting a flu shot. In addition to wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and washing your hands, the flu shot makes it even harder for respiratory […]
READ MOREHow to Have a Safe and Spooky Halloween
HOW TO HAVE A SAFE AND SPOOKY HALLOWEEN! Halloween will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You won’t be able to have parties or gatherings, and haunted houses and trick-or-treating are discouraged, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! Here are eight ways to celebrate Halloween this year while […]
READ MORECELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS
DURING THE PANDEMIC
For many families, holidays are the best time of year. From Halloween to New Year’s Day, homes are decorated, favorite family recipes are recreated in the kitchen and travel plans are confirmed. Children, as well as adults, anticipate seeing family members that live far away, and dream about those much-wanted gifts. Holidays are often the […]
READ MOREGETTING BACK TO SCHOOL SAFELY
As school districts decide how to provide safe and effective learning for students during the pandemic, parents may have many questions about next steps and when it will be safe for children to go back to the classroom. While we don’t have all of the answers to your questions, scientists are learning more about the […]
READ MOREDiscover Your Insurance Options
If your family has lost health insurance coverage due to job loss or reduced hours, don’t worry. You’ve got options. Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is a free service that will connect you to insurance options that will work for your family. CPCMG accepts most HMO, PPO, EPO, indemnity, fee-for-service and Medi-Cal health […]
READ MOREWhat is Significant Exposure?
As more and more people venture out from quarantine, we have seen cases of COVID-19 rising. Many of our patients have been seeing friends and family, traveling and attending camps. Unfortunately, this results in potential exposures. However, not all exposures are created equally. It’s important to know what constitutes a significant exposure as that guides […]
READ MOREWEARING IS CARING
One of the best ways to show that you care about other people during this time is by wearing a face covering when you are in public places like a store or medical office where social distancing might be hard to maintain. Face coverings are proven to limit the spread of the coronavirus. They are […]
READ MORETalking to Your Teen about Sex
With teens having more time on their hands this summer due to fewer sports and organized activities, it’s even more important to discuss with them pregnancy prevention. While it’s likely no parent wants to think their child may become sexually active, the reality is half of teenagers have sex before high school graduation, according to […]
READ MORETips to Help Kids Wear Masks
Remember, children two years and older need to wear face coverings when out in public and when they visit a CPCMG office. Kids under age two need to be in a stroller or carried so their physical reach is always under your control. This helps them from touching contaminated objects. We primarily get sick from […]
READ MOREFAMILIES & COPING WITH COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused significant disruption in nearly everyone’s life. Kids who had the daily structure of school and necessary social contact have had that completely upended. The burden placed on children, teens, and families has been challenging. Routine, exercise, and social contact are vital to our mental health. Here are some suggestions below to help […]
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