by Jennifer Smith | Nov 8, 2022 | COVID-19, Pediatrics
The FDA and CDC have just given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent for ages 5 to 11! This is in addition to the adult bivalent vaccines that we have available. Pfizer Pediatric Bivalent: Ages 5 years through 11 years of age. May... 
by Jennifer Smith | Jul 12, 2022 | COVID-19, Family Medicine, Nadra Monica Saad, Pediatrics
We are so excited to announce that the Pfizer (ages 6 months – 4 years) and Moderna (ages 6 months to 5 years) COVID-19 vaccines for infants ages 6 months to 5 years have been approved for EUA by the FDA! PVMG now has COVID-19 vaccines available in our... by Jennifer Smith | Oct 18, 2021 | Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Flu shots are crucial this year, especially with COVID-19 still looming. The physicians at Palos Verdes Medical Group recommend that most people ages 6 months and older receive a flu shot. If you are unsure as to whether you should receive... 
by Jennifer Smith | Oct 14, 2021 | Allergy, COVID-19, Family Medicine, Food Allergies, Pediatrics
HALLOWEEN AND COVID-19 This Halloween will be extra spooky, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be prevalent. This year however, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, says it is ok to trick-or-treat, especially if you are vaccinated!... 
by Jennifer Smith | Sep 9, 2021 | Family Medicine, Immunizations, Internal Medicine, Jessica Kiss, Laurence K Gorlick, Lawrence D. Sher, Nadra Monica Saad, Pediatrics
HELPING TO KEEP YOU AND YOURS HEALTHY To protect against many infections and viruses and as a public health measure, Palos Verdes Medical Group physicians encourage you to stay current with you and your family’s physicals. That’s because, as an adult, by... 
by Jennifer Smith | Sep 9, 2021 | Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Jessica Kiss, Laurence K Gorlick, Lawrence D. Sher, Nadra Monica Saad, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Urgent Care
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Concussions are an inherent part of collision sports such as football and soccer, but they are also common in skateboarding, falls from bike riding, cheerleading and, baseball. All concussion needs to be taken seriously, as it is a mild traumatic...