Bridge Pediatrics LLC - Dr. Geeta Kumar

04/28/2023

Considering the COVID-19 vaccine for your child 6 months or older? Read about the CDC’s latest COVID-19 vaccine updates [link attached] 🦠

At Advocare Bridge Pediatrics we are happy to offer the recommended bivalent mRNA vaccine to our patients. Call today to schedule: 201-585-7337 ✨

View FDA-approved and FDA-authorized uses of the Covid-19 vaccines in the United States.

04/25/2023

Join us Saturday, May 13th, at 12:30pm
Advocare Bridge Pediatrics
2175 Lemoine Ave, 5th Fl, Fort Lee NJ

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04/26/2019

In light of the current outbreak, here are some answers to questions parents have asked about about measles.

​The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) answers questions parents have about protecting babies from measles who are too young for the vaccine.

11/01/2018

Wishing our patients, family and friends a happy and safe Halloween from your family at Bridge Pediatrics!

08/15/2018

For our patients with gluten intolerance or sensitivity, here is some news for parents as you choose snacks for your children.

The findings of this study reveal that products labeled gluten-free are not nutritionally better compared to “regular” children’s foods or to their gluten-containing equivalents.

04/06/2018

New information on the flu vaccine- The nasal flu vaccine will be back for the 2018 flu season after a recent vote by the ACIP. We will be carrying it for our patients in the fall.

ACIP voted 12 to 2 to return a nasal flu vaccine to its list of recommended vaccines and the VFC program but stopped short of recommending one type of vaccine over another.

12/24/2017

Happy Holidays from our family at Bridge Pediatrics!

In this busy time of the year, here are some mental health tips for you and your family!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2018!

​The holiday season can be stressful. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers some tips to help your family enjoy the best of the holiday season.

09/20/2017

Are your teens asking for a tattoo or piercing? As they are becoming more common, here is a look into recent recommendations for patients and families.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/AAP-Announces-its-1st-Recommendations-on-Tattoos-Piercings-Body-Modifications-in-Youth.aspx

​Now that tattoos and piercings have become a mainstream phenomenon, physicians may expect questions and concerns from teens and parents​.

06/02/2017

New recommendations for no fruit juice for children under one year.

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Recommends-No-Fruit-Juice-For-Children-Under-1-Year.aspx

~Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to children under age 1 and should not be included in their diet, according to a new policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

05/23/2017

Long overdue... A few pics from our one year celebration ( almost two !!!). Thank you to all our patients, families, and neighbors for coming, contributing and most importantly celebrating with us.

01/26/2017

For expecting parents in an effort to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), NJ is offering a free Baby Box if you sign up, starting this Thursday.

http://babyboxuniversity.com/

http://babyboxuniversity.com/

01/11/2017

Do you have a picky eater? Register for this informative webinar for happier family meals!

https://cc.readytalk.com/r/vq0kpj2by3r0&eom

Date: Wed, Jan 11, 2017, Time: 03:00 PM EST, Host(s): Dr. Natalie Digate Muth. Do you have a picky eater at home? Join us for a webinar with practicing pediatrician and registered dietician Dr. Natalie Digate Muth and learn how to combat picky eating! Dr. Muth's proven program for happier, healthier...