Rocky Hill Pediatrics

08/12/2026

President Trump signed an executive order this week regarding childhood vaccinations. For decades, the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines have been administered as one, combination vaccination. There are no scientific data to indicate that administering the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines as three separate injections offers any benefit to patients. To the contrary, separate administration would add to patient pain and parent cost.

We will continue to follow the guidance of medical experts and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our vaccination schedule and our vaccination policy have not changed.

07/24/2026

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Schwab's 25th anniversary at Rocky Hill Pediatrics!

What makes this milestone truly special isn't the number of years—it's the relationships built along the way. From those very first newborn visits to watching patients grow into parents themselves, Dr. Schwab has been part of so many highlights, big and small.

Thank you to all the families who have trusted Dr. Schwab with their children's care over the years. Your support and confidence have made these 25 years so meaningful.

🦋 Please help us congratulate Dr. Schwab on this wonderful milestone! If you have a favorite memory or message to share, we'd love to read it in the comments.

07/18/2026

Good advice with all of the smoke from Canadian Wildfires:

​Wildfire smoke can affect children even when fires are far away. Learn how climate change is increasing wildfire risks, the health effects of smoke exposure on kids, and ways families can protect children during wildfire season.

07/17/2026

A newly published The New York Times story puts a spotlight on the importance of the vitamin k shot for babies.

The article shares the experiences of pediatricians who have cared for babies with vitamin k deficiency bleeding - a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can largely be prevented with a single shot given at birth.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all newborns receive their vitamin k shot shortly after birth. Swipe through for key takeaways from the story and learn why pediatricians continue to recommend this important part of newborn care.

06/29/2026

Many of us are just settling into summer, but it's not too early to schedule your child's flu shot this fall! Our schedule is set and we are offering:

📆 two indoor weekend clinics
🚗 one weekend drive through clinic
💉 multiple afternoon weekday clinics

Call us (860-721-7561) to schedule, or make your appointment when you're in our office for a visit this summer.

06/23/2026

📚☀️ Summer is the perfect season to grow a love of reading! ☀️📚

Just 15–20 minutes of reading each day can make a big difference. For younger children, reading together allows for valuable bonding time and helps develop early literacy skills. For older kids, independent reading builds confidence, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of learning.

This summer, try:
📖 Reading before bedtime
🌳 Taking books outside to the park or beach
🚗 Listening to audiobooks during travel
📚 Visiting your local library
⭐ Letting your child choose books that match their interests

The most important thing isn't what they're reading—it's that they ARE reading!

What's on your child's summer reading list? Share your favorites below! 👇
🙋‍♀️I'll go first - an all time favorite read-aloud is Room on the Broom! 🦋💙

06/22/2026

🚨 Infant formula recall alert 🚨

Nara Organics has recalled ALL of their infant formula products following a multistate botulism outbreak. While Connecticut is not one of the affected states, we are urging families to pay close attention to which formulas they have sitting on their countertops and discard any Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula products.

More info: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/infant-botulism-outbreak-linked-to-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026.html

FDA, in collaboration with federal and state partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of three confirmed or suspected infant botulism illnesses. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-powdered-infant-formula-june-2026

Do not use any Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula.

06/17/2026

🦋 We've got some new faces here at RHP! 🦋

Meet Stacy and Elena, the providers who will be helping care for your kiddos while our APRN Emily is out on maternity leave.

Many of you have already met Stacy and have welcomed her so warmly—thank you! Elena will be joining us later this summer and will be seeing patients for both well-child and sick visits.

If you see them around the office or in an exam room, please say hello, give them a smile, or leave a welcome message in the comments. We are so excited to have them as part of the RHP family and know you'll love getting to know them, too! 💙🦋

06/08/2026

Great advice here from our friends at Litchfield County Pediatrics!

‼️Recent reports in Connecticut show a rise in Benadryl (diphenhydramine) overdoses in children and teens—including deaths.

💊We do not recommend Benadryl for routine allergy treatment. Safer, longer-acting options like Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra, & Xyzal are preferred.

🗝️ Keep all medications locked up, avoid large quantities at home, and talk with older kids and teens about medication safety.

📞 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (24/7)

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