Pediatrics at Oyster Point

Pediatrics at Oyster Point We are a full service, faith-based pediatric practice in the heart of Newport News. We are currently accepting new patients. To God be the glory!

Q&A: How do doctors diagnose meningococcal meningitis?Healthcare providers will collect samples of blood or cerebro-spin...
08/07/2026

Q&A: How do doctors diagnose meningococcal meningitis?

Healthcare providers will collect samples of blood or cerebro-spinal fluid, which is fluid near the spinal cord.

They then send the samples to a lab for testing—to identify the infection cause and suitable antibiotic treatment.

Learn More: https://meningitisprevention.org

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: 9 in 10 adults with substance use disorders began smoking, drinking, or using other drugs before the age of 18. Help ...
08/06/2026

: 9 in 10 adults with substance use disorders began smoking, drinking, or using other drugs before the age of 18. Help youth make the not to use any alcohol, ma*****na, or other drugs for their health.

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Reading aloud with children can create strong bonds with loved ones and helps your child develop and learn. A child with...
08/05/2026

Reading aloud with children can create strong bonds with loved ones and helps your child develop and learn. A child with hearing loss might not be able to hear or understand some of the words in a story, or tell you the names of things on the page. But your child will enjoy cuddling with you and sharing a colorful and interesting book. Over time, reading aloud can also strengthen speech and language skills by making reading fun. It’s a way to give your child a gift that will last a lifetime—a love of books.

If your child has hearing loss and you find reading together challenging, consider implementing these tips during your next reading session:

1. Turning pages, touching the pictures, and reading books with flaps will give your child proactive using their hands, which gets your child ready to learn sign language.

2. Read together at a time of day when reading can be fun and relaxing.

3. Learn and use simple sign language as you read.

4. Read the same story many times. This can help your child learn words that may have been missed before. Explain the story if you need to.

5. Make sure your child can see your face and the pictures. This will make it easier to follow the story, even if the child doesn’t catch all the words

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People with autism spectrum disorder often display differences in social behavior and communication, intense interests, ...
08/04/2026

People with autism spectrum disorder often display differences in social behavior and communication, intense interests, and repetitive behaviors. Reach out to us if you have any concerns regarding your child's behavior.

All information provided by The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — https://nimh.nih.gov

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Chickenpox is very contagious. If 100 people are sitting in a room together for several hours talking and one of them ha...
08/03/2026

Chickenpox is very contagious. If 100 people are sitting in a room together for several hours talking and one of them has chickenpox and the other 99 have never been infected with chickenpox or vaccinated with the chickenpox vaccine, about 85 of the remaining 99 will get chickenpox.

All information provided by The Vaccine Education Center — www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

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If your child is sick with a cold or flu, there are a few things you can do to keep them comfortable and prevent the ill...
07/31/2026

If your child is sick with a cold or flu, there are a few things you can do to keep them comfortable and prevent the illness from spreading.

1. Consult your doctor early if you have concerns about your child's illness.

2. Stay home for at least 24 hours after your child's fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities.

3. Avoid spreading viruses by having your child wash their hands frequently.

4. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water and other clear liquids to prevent fluid loss (dehydration).

5. If you must leave home, for example to get medical care, wear facemask, or have your child cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue.

6. Clean surfaces that may be contaminated with viruses, such as toys and doorknobs.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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Q&A 👇⁠⁠Does it have to be 3? No. You pick how many. ⁠Does it have to be in a little cup? No. ⁠⁠What if I think 3 is too ...
07/30/2026

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Does it have to be 3? No. You pick how many.
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Does it have to be in a little cup? No. ⁠
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What if I think 3 is too few? Add more.⁠
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What if I don’t want to add candy to the side of lunch? Don’t.⁠
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If I don’t add candy/dessert to the side of a meal will my child have a bad relationship with food? If the idea doesn’t sit right with you, don’t use it. Not all strategies are for every family. Not using this strategy doesn’t mean your child will have a bad relationship with food. ⁠
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Do I have to introduce my child to candy early to make it no big deal? No. ⁠
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What if my 2yo wants more candy? Up to you what to do, just like with every other food on their plate. There are many reasons parents offer more or no more foods. There is not one right way that will make sure your child has a good relationship with food and not one wrong way that will ensure your child has a dumpster fire relationship with food. There’s flexibility and you can find what works for you and your child.⁠
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There’s not one right way to do this. 😘⁠

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Feeling lost when it comes to lunches? SAVE this post to easily build your next balanced lunch!Content created by the ex...
07/29/2026

Feeling lost when it comes to lunches? SAVE this post to easily build your next balanced lunch!

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Before vaccines, annually in the US: whooping cough would kill 8,000 infants, and measles would infect about 4 million c...
07/28/2026

Before vaccines, annually in the US: whooping cough would kill 8,000 infants, and measles would infect about 4 million children, killing about 500.

All information provided by The Vaccine Education Center — www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

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Animal products — whether beef, pork, chicken, dairy, or seafood — are often thought to be necessary for a balanced diet...
07/27/2026

Animal products — whether beef, pork, chicken, dairy, or seafood — are often thought to be necessary for a balanced diet, and, as a result, these ingredients have typically played a prominent role in home cooking. But meat is not required for good health or good food, and the characteristics that make our favorite meals special — the texture, the flavor, the spice — can all be easily replicated with plant-based ingredients.

Swapping out meat for plant-based protein enables you to find the essence of a dish and really consider why that BLT is so refreshing and tasty or how that peanut satay finds the right balance of spicy, nutty, and sweet. Because it’s usually not the animal protein that makes a dish unique or exquisite, but rather the harmony of ingredients and specific techniques that make for the best eating.

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