Highlands Pediatrics

Highlands Pediatrics Highlands Pediatrics has been in practice since 1995 and specializes in the care of children in Southwest Virginia.

Meningitis ⭐️Caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae, group B streptococcus, Neisseria Meningiditis and B subgroup⭐️ Leads to...
05/21/2026

Meningitis
⭐️Caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae, group B streptococcus, Neisseria Meningiditis and B subgroup
⭐️ Leads to inflammation of area surrounding brain and spinal cord.
⭐️ Types: Viral, Bacterial, Fungal, Parasitic, Autoimmune, Carcinomatous, Drug-induced, or Post Traumatic
⭐️ Higher risk populations: Children less than 5 years old, Young Adults between 16-23 years old, CSF leak, Immunocompromised, Brain or Spinal surgery/injury, Exposure to infected person, and Unvaccinated individuals.
⭐️ Bacteria enters the body through airborne/ respiratory droplet transmission.
⭐️ Symptoms begin in 7 days or less
⭐️ Symptoms may include: Stiff neck, Fever, Headache, Light sensitivity, loss of appetite, confusion, impaired speech, swollen and painful joints, fatigue, etc.
Infants: irritability, decreased appetite, swollen fontanelle, fatigue, convulsions or twitching.
⭐️ Recovery depends on type and treatment.
⭐️ 10-15% of bacterial cases are fatal
⭐️ Complications: Deafness, Brain Damage, Kidney Damage, Tinnitus, and Limb Amputation

Vaccines:
⭐️Menveo (MenACWY): Given at 11-12 years then 16-18 years of age
⭐️Bexsero (MenB): Given at 16 years and booster in 1 year.
⭐️ Menveo: 80-90% effective
⭐️ Bexsero: 83-94% effective

ASD vs Vaccines
⭐️ Article was released in the 1990s reporting 12 children to have a higher risk of Autism with vaccines. This article was proven wrong in several other studies involving 650,000 children born between 1999-2010. This study by Annals of Internal Medicine determined that there was no correlation between ASD and vaccines. It determined that the vaccinated population had a decreased incidence of Autism.

**Disclaimer: This is a fun educational project. All information is sourced from AAP guidelines with Evidence Based Research. Highlands Pediatrics provides care to all children despite immunization status, beliefs, or medical exemptions. **

For updated information:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350508

Vaccination information:
https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

05/21/2026

Our office will be closed Monday May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. If you need anything our on call provider will be available for our patients.

Pneumococcal ⭐️Caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae⭐️ Higher risk populations: Children less than 5 years old, Older Adult...
05/12/2026

Pneumococcal
⭐️Caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae
⭐️ Higher risk populations: Children less than 5 years old, Older Adults, Chronic Illness, Exposure to infected person, and Unvaccinated individuals.
⭐️ Bacteria enters the body through airborne/ respiratory droplet transmission.
⭐️ Can be carried in nose and throat by children without symptoms or being ill.
⭐️ Symptoms are based on affected body region.
⭐️ General symptoms include: High Fever, Chills, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chest pain, stiff neck, Confusion, and Sensitivity to Light.
⭐️ Complications: Deafness, Brain Damage, and Limb Amputation
⭐️ Meningitis kills 1:6
⭐️ Bacteremia kills 1:8

Vaccine
⭐️ 90% effectiveness with 4 doses
⭐️Prevnar 20: 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months
⭐️ Protects against 20 different strains of the bacteria

ASD vs Vaccines
⭐️ Article was released in the 1990s reporting 12 children to have a higher risk of Autism with vaccines. This article was proven wrong in several other studies involving 650,000 children born between 1999-2010. This study by Annals of Internal Medicine determined that there was no correlation between ASD and vaccines. It determined that the vaccinated population had a decreased incidence of Autism.

**Disclaimer: This is a fun educational project. All information is sourced from AAP guidelines with Evidence Based Research. Highlands Pediatrics provides care to all children despite immunization status, beliefs, or medical exemptions. **

For updated information:
https://www.nfid.org/infectious-disease/pneumococcal/

Vaccination information:
https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

Celebrating Breanna our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner on Welcoming Baby Katherine soon💜🩷💜🩷
05/11/2026

Celebrating Breanna our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner on Welcoming Baby Katherine soon💜🩷💜🩷

Happy Nurses Week to Highlands finest 💕
05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week to Highlands finest 💕

Poliomyelitis⭐️ Viral infection caused by Enterovirus⭐️ Higher risk populations: Children less than 5 years old, Poor hy...
05/05/2026

Poliomyelitis
⭐️ Viral infection caused by Enterovirus
⭐️ Higher risk populations: Children less than 5 years old, Poor hygiene, Exposure to infected person, and Unvaccinated individuals.
⭐️ Virus enters the body through fecal-oral or respiratory droplet transmission.
⭐️ Symptoms are based upon category: Asymptomatic/Non Paralytic/Paralytic/Bulbar
⭐️ 5-10% of patients die if respiratory muscles become affected.
⭐️ Complications vary from none to permanent paralysis or death.
⭐️ No cure! Only prevention

Vaccine
⭐️ 99% effectiveness with 4 doses
⭐️ Pedirix: 2, 4, 6 months
⭐️ Kinrix: 4 years
⭐️ 99% case reduction since vaccine introduction

ASD vs Vaccines
⭐️ Article was released in the 1990s reporting 12 children to have a higher risk of Autism with vaccines. This article was proven wrong in several other studies involving 650,000 children born between 1999-2010. This study by Annals of Internal Medicine determined that there was no correlation between ASD and vaccines. It determined that the vaccinated population had a decreased incidence of Autism.

**Disclaimer: This is a fun educational project. All information is sourced from AAP guidelines with Evidence Based Research. Highlands Pediatrics provides care to all children despite immunization status, beliefs, or medical exemptions. **

For updated information:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polio/symptoms-causes/syc-20376512

Vaccination information:
https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

04/30/2026

Just a reminder, our Saturday clinics are finished for the season. We will have our On Call provider available just call the office and hit the option and the call will be routed. Must be a patient of the practice to receive medical advice.

H. Influenza⭐️ Bacterial infection caused by Haemophilus Influenzae⭐️ Higher risk populations: Children less than 5 year...
04/27/2026

H. Influenza
⭐️ Bacterial infection caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
⭐️ Higher risk populations: Children less than 5 years old, Poor immunity, Sickle Cell Disease, HIV, Cancer, Unvaccinated individuals.
⭐️ Bacteria is found naturally in nose and throat, becomes invasive once spread into other parts of the body.
⭐️ Bacteria enters the body through respiratory droplet transmission.
⭐️ Symptoms are based upon disease process; Ear infections, Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Epiglottis, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Septic Arthritis, Septicemia
⭐️ Complications, Treatment and Management correlate with disease process.

Vaccine
⭐️ 99% effectiveness with 4 doses
⭐️ Hibrix: 2, 4, 6, 12-15 months
⭐️ Prior to introduction 20,000 children had severe infections and 1,000 deaths per year.

ASD vs Vaccines
⭐️ Article was released in the 1990s reporting 12 children to have a higher risk of Autism with vaccines. This article was proven wrong in several other studies involving 650,000 children born between 1999-2010. This study by Annals of Internal Medicine determined that there was no correlation between ASD and vaccines. It determined that the vaccinated population had a decreased incidence of Autism.

**Disclaimer: This is a fun educational project. All information is sourced from AAP guidelines with Evidence Based Research. Highlands Pediatrics provides care to all children despite immunization status, beliefs, or medical exemptions. **

For updated information:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23106-haemophilus-influenzae

Vaccination information:
https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

Pertussis⭐️ Bacterial infection caused by Bordetella Pertussis⭐️ Higher risk populations: Infants less than 12 months, P...
04/19/2026

Pertussis
⭐️ Bacterial infection caused by Bordetella Pertussis
⭐️ Higher risk populations: Infants less than 12 months, Poor Immunity, Close Contact/Quarters (daycare, college, prison), Traveling to infected areas, Unvaccinated individuals.
⭐️ Bacteria enters the body through respiratory droplet transmission.
⭐️ Symptoms can begin 5-21 days after exposure.
⭐️ Symptoms are broken down into 3 stages:
Stage 1 (Catarrhal): Fever, Cough for 2 weeks, Fatigue, Runny Nose, Watery Eyes, Redness of eyes.
Stage 2 (Paroxysmal): Coughing episodes during night and day with “whoop” Episodes triggered by laughing, eating, sneezing, crying, etc.
Stage 3 (Convalescent): Mild cough that comes and goes up to 6 weeks.
⭐️ Complications: pneumonia, seizures, encephalopathy, death, syncope, rib fractures.
⭐️ 90% of deaths are infants less than 12 months.

Vaccine
⭐️ 92% effectiveness with 3 doses
⭐️ DTap: 2, 4, 6, 15 months and 4 years
⭐️ Tdap: 11 and 16 years
⭐️ Boosters every 10 years

ASD vs Vaccines
⭐️ Article was released in the 1990s reporting 12 children to have a higher risk of Autism with vaccines. This article was proven wrong in several other studies involving 650,000 children born between 1999-2010. This study by Annals of Internal Medicine determined that there was no correlation between ASD and vaccines. It determined that the vaccinated population had a decreased incidence of Autism.

**Disclaimer: This is a fun educational project. All information is sourced from AAP guidelines with Evidence Based Research. Highlands Pediatrics provides care to all children despite immunization status, beliefs, or medical exemptions. **

For updated information:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15661-whooping-cough-pertussis

Vaccination information:
https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

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04/17/2026

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Address

26210 Lee Highway
Abingdon, VA
24211

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+12766238100

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