Pediatricians San Diego

Approximately one in ten children are diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition which is a physical difference in the brain. Symptoms of this medical condition can interfere with your child’s activities in various situations including school, at home or with friends. But what do the symptoms look like? ADHD symptoms include impulsive behavior that might look like one or more of these things: Having difficulty paying attention Being overly active, having difficulty sitting still and squirming, fidgeting, or bouncing Acting out without thinking about the results of their actions Having difficulty learning Forgetting or losing things Having trouble taking turns with other children Making careless mistakes, taking unnecessary risks Most of the time symptoms occur before children are 12 years old. There’s no single test to diagnose ADHD so it’s best to speak with your CPCMG pediatrician if you are seeing any of the behaviors listed

Now more than ever, you have many options to get your child medical care when and how you need it. Here are the many options available to you: In office visits Schedule a routine office visit with your pediatrician at your CPCMG office for annual well child exams, management of ongoing conditions and more. How to schedule: call your CPCMG office or use your MyChart account to request an appointment. After-hours appointments CPCMG offers evening and weekend appointments at select regional offices. Your child will be seen by a board-certified CPCMG pediatrician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Results of the appointment will be shared in their electronic medical records, and your CPCMG pediatrician will be notified of their after-hours visit. How to schedule: call your CPCMG office or use your MyChart account to request an appointment. Visit our web site to learn more. Nurse Care Connect Our nurse triage line is staffed by pediatric nurse practitioners and registered n

Flu season is around the corner. Influenza, the virus that causes the flu, is a respiratory virus that can seriously impact your child’s health. Common symptoms include a sudden onset of high fever, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, and cough. This is not your run of the mill common cold. Some children can develop pneumonia or end up in the hospital from the flu. Luckily, there is a vaccine to help protect your child and your family from the flu. Here are five reasons your child should get a flu shot this year: Reduce their risk of getting the flu. Can make illness less severe for kids who get vaccinated but still get sick with flu, reducing the risk of hospitalization. Reduce the chances of your child missing school or childcare (and you from having to miss work). Reduce the high risk of developing serious flu complications (this is especially true if your child is younger than five years old or is any age with certain chronic health conditions). Help prevent spreading flu to f

Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to nourish and bond with your baby. Not only is breastmilk the optimal nutrition for your baby, but it is also high in proteins that help develop the gastrointestinal tract, the immune system, and the brain. Breastmilk also has many antibodies that help fight respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Human milk is the ultimate superfood and the only food needed to sustain life for the first 6 months! CPCMG knows that being a parent to a newborn can be very stressful, especially if you’re a first-time mom. Postpartum hormones, lack of sleep and lack of a support system can be very challenging if you want to breastfeed your baby. Our team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) is ready to support your breastfeeding journey. These specially trained CPCMG pediatricians and nurse practitioners will provide you with the tools and resources to breastfeed effectively and for as long as you and your baby desire. A word about COVID-