Health Tips and Info
Helpful Resources
- What to know about fevers
- How can I treat a cold?
- Why doesn’t my pediatrician prescribe antibiotics every time my child is sick?
Immunizations
Lockport Pediatrics follows the immunization guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Birth through six years old
- Seven years old through eighteen years old
- Birth through 18 years old Vaccination Schedule
- Catch-Up Vaccination Schedule
- The facts about vaccine safety
- Detailed vaccine information sheets published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
ADHD Resources
- CHADD- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – 1-800-233-4050
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
- American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children ADHD Basics
Autism Resources
- Parent Network of WNY – Parents helping parents and professionals enable individuals with disabilities to reach their own potential
Asthma Resources
Breastfeeding Resources
Car Seat Resources
- With so many different types of car seats on the market, understanding how to use them correctly can be overwhelming. Visit the APP’s Car Seat Safety Information page for guidance on choosing the most appropriate car safety seat for your child.
Depression and Anxiety Resources
Dosage Information
ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) DOSING INFORMATION
| Infant Suspension | Children's Liquid | Meltaways | Jr. Meltaways | Adult | |
| Concentration | 160mg/5ml | 160mg/5ml | 80mg/tab | 160mg/tab | 325mg/tab |
| 0-10 lbs | 1.25 ml | ||||
| 10-15 lbs | 2.5 ml | 1/2 tsp | |||
| 15-20 lbs | 3.75 ml | 3/4 tsp | |||
| 20-25 lbs | 5 ml | 1 tsp | 2 tsp | 1 tab | |
| 25-30 lbs | 1 1/4 tsp | 2.5 tsp | 1 tab | ||
| 30-40 lbs | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tsp | 1.5 tabs | ||
| 40-50 lbs | 2 tsp | 4 tsp | 2 tabs | 1 tab | |
| 50-60 lbs | 2 1/2 tsp | 5 tsp | 2.5 tabs | 1 tab | |
| 60-70 lbs | 2 3/4 tsp | 5.5 tsp | 2.5 tabs | 1 tab | |
| 70-80 lbs | 3 1/4 tsp | 6 tsp | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs | |
| >85 lbs | 3 tabs | 2 tabs |
BENEDRYL DOSING INFORMATION
| Children's Liquid | Tablets | |
| Concentration | 12.5mg/5ml | 25mg |
| 11-17.5 lbs | 1/2 tsp | |
| 17.5-22 lbs | 3/4 tsp | |
| 22-33 lbs | 1 tsp | |
| 33-44 lbs | 1 1/2 tsp | |
| 44-66 lbs | 2 tsp | 1 tab |
| 66-88 lbs | 3 tsp | 1.5 tabs |
| > 88 lbs | 4 tsp | 2 tabs |
IBUPROFEN DOSING INFORMATION
| Infant Advil | Children's Suspension | Jr Chewable or Tab | Adult | |
| Concentration | 50mg/1.25ml | 100mg/5ml | 100mg/tab | 200mg/tab |
| 0-10 lbs | ||||
| 10-15 lbs | 1.25ml | 1/2 tsp | ||
| 15-20 lbs | 1.875ml | 3/4 tsp | ||
| 20-25 lbs | 1 tsp | 2 tabs | ||
| 25-30 lbs | 1 1/4 tsp | 2.5 tabs | ||
| 30-40 lbs | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 tabs | ||
| 40-50 lbs | 2 tsp | 2 tabs | 1 tab | |
| 50-60 lbs | 2 1/2 tsp | 2 tabs | 1 tab | |
| 60-70 lbs | 3 tsp | 2.5 tabs | 1.5 tabs | |
| 70-80 lbs | 3 1/2 tsp | 3 tabs | 1.5 tabs | |
| > 85 lbs | 3 tabs | 2 tabs |
Teen Health Resources
National Hotlines
- Suicide Hotline – 1-800-784-2433
- National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center – 1-800-784-6776
- National Eating Disorders Association – 1-800-931-2237
- National Runaway Switchboard 800-RUNAWAY – 1-800-786-2929
- National Mental Health Association – 1-800-273-TALK
- American Pregnancy Helpline – 1-866-942-6466
- Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
- Crime Victims Hotline – 1-866-689-HELP (4357)
- National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention 1-877-217-3595 or 1-866-SPEAK-UP
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Info 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
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