Community Care Pediatrics - Latham

10/29/2026

Spam calls are very much on the rise ! If you get an unexpected call from anyone claiming to be our team, please do not provide any personal or health information. Instead - hang up, call our team to confirm the call is legitimate. Here’s a helpful link to help prevent health scams : https://communitycare.com/about/security/

10/21/2026

Please help us welcome Rob Hawthorne to our Integrated Behavioral Health team ! Rob has his masters degree from Russel Sage, and is a mental health counselor and Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC). He will be splitting his time between CCP Peds Saratoga and our group here in Latham. We are so thrilled to have you as part of the team !

10/18/2026

Dr Deimling was interviewed and answers some FAQs for parents about measles - link below!

🚨 Measles is highly contagious. Here's what parents need to know.

Measles can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, and the virus can remain in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours. In fact, about 9 out of 10 people exposed to measles will become infected if they are not vaccinated or otherwise immune.

So, what should you watch for? 🤒

Common symptoms include high fever and a rash that typically starts on the head and spreads down the body. Children may also experience cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and small spots inside the mouth.

💉 The good news? Measles is preventable through vaccination. The routine MMR vaccine is recommended at 12 months and 4 years. Children traveling to areas with measles outbreaks may have different vaccination recommendations, so talk with your pediatrician before traveling.

And if your child has been exposed to measles, call your pediatrician right away. Don't wait for symptoms to appear.

Dr. Melissa Deimling of Community Care Pediatrics – Latham also reminds parents to be careful about where they get their health information:

"Please do not let misinformation from unreliable sources affect your decisions to protect your child and the community as a whole."

👉 Read our full blog to learn more about measles symptoms, MMR vaccination, possible exposure, and how you can help protect your family: https://communitycare.com/measles-what-parents-need-to-know-about-symptoms-spread-and-mmr-vaccination/

10/18/2026

IS MY CHILD UP TO DATE WITH MEASLES PROTECTION?
Here’s a quick review. You can access your child’s status on the patient portal or the immunization paper copy we give you each time your child receives a vaccine with our team.

If under 6 months - cannot receive MMR.

If 6 to under 12 months - may receive in special circumstance (ex: international travel, exposure to measles) and this dose does not count in the 2-dose series but adds extra early protection.

12 months - receive dose #1. This gives 93% protection.

4 years - receive dose #2. This is considered fully immune. Both doses are required for school. If your child attends school, you’ve followed vaccine recommendations and they are fully protected !

Does my child need titers? Typically NO. We recommend receiving both doses of MMR instead. Titers are not as accurate as the assurance of being vaccinated, which is the only way to be considered truly immune.

Does my child need an early dose #2? Maybe in the future. We are watching outbreak patterns closely and following any and all guidance from the AAP and local health authorities. Currently - NO, unless your child is exposed to a case of measles.

10/18/2026

Here’s a guide for the adult caretakers out there. Needing a measles booster really depends on your age. If you can get your vaccine record from childhood (you have a copy or your P*P can possibly look you up on the vaccine registry) - beautiful. Look for 2 doses and you’re all set. If you cannot, consider getting titers or a booster.

10/15/2026

This is adorable ! And remember - we can do a check up for stuffies at your visit too, just bring ‘em along !

10/15/2026

Great summary ! We’ve got them all in stock. See our online scheduling tool for FLU clinic scheduling, or call our office !

10/14/2026

Today we wished good health, much happiness and a sad farewell to our Behavioral Health specialist Hannah. Hannah will welcome a baby boy soon and transition away from our team at the end of the week. We will miss you Hannah !

09/27/2026

09/21/2026

Wishing all our families who observe a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast. G'mar chatima tovah.