Links & Handouts

We understand that new or even experienced moms, dads, nannies and grandparents have a lot of questions when it comes to babies and children.  Please consult the information below to answer some of your frequently asked questions.

If you’d like to chat with our phone nurse give us a call during office hours and we’d love to help you out. 

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Medications

Below are dosing tables taken from information provided by the respective manufacturers for 3 commonly used medications (Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen/Diphenhydramine).  Be sure to follow the label guidelines.  This information is provided as a courtesy.  It is not meant to be all inclusive or used as a substitute for advice from your pediatrician.  Please contact your physician for questions about medications for your child.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Dosing

  • Call your physician before giving to children less than 3 months of age
  • May give every 4-6 hours as needed
  • Generic acetaminophen will give the same response as name brand Tylenol®

Acetaminophen dosing sheet

Acetaminophen Concentration Change

Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) Dosing

  • Do not use in infants less than 6 months of age
  • May give every 6-8 hours as needed
  • Generic ibuprofen will give the same response as name brand Advil or Motrin®

Ibuprofen dosing sheet

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) Dosing

  • Call your physician before giving to children less than 12 months of age
  • May give every 6 hours as needed
  • To be used only for allergic reactions (Not for treatment of colds, congestion)

Diphenhydramine dosing sheet

Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Dosing

Loratadine (Claritin) Dosing 

Fexofenadine (Allegra) Dosing

What about cough and cold medicines?

Cold and cough medications are NOT indicated for children under 6 years of age.  The effectiveness in their use in older children is under review by the FDA.  Click here for more information on cough and cold medications.

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Laboratory and Radiology

Here are links to the local laboratory  and radiology facilities used most by our office.

Poudre Valley Health Systems

Quest Diagnostics Lab

LabCorp

Vaccines

Vaccines have been at the forefront of preventing infectious disease for the past several decades.  The use of vaccines have practically eliminated polio and smallpox from the United States and drastically reduced the number of deaths from Measles, H. Influenza, and multiple other infections.  We strongly encourage the vaccines that are available and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).  We follow the schedule as outlined by the AAP.

To help answer questions about the vaccines, why they are used, and safety concerns, we provide multiple links to reputable web sites. 

Medical Websites Devoted to Vaccine Information:

National Network for Immunization Information (NNII)

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)

Our Vaccine Schedule

Click on names for the Vaccine Information Sheet provided by the CDC.  These sheets provide information on each vaccine, why it is used, and possible side effects.

Vaccine given at birth:

Vaccines given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age:

We use Pentacel, a combination vaccine (DTap, HIB, IPV).

Vaccines given starting at 1-2 years of age:

Vaccines given starting at 5 years of age:

We use Kinrix, a combination vaccine (DTaP, IPV)

Vaccines given starting at 11 years of age:

Yearly Vaccine (for children 6 months or older)

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Other Helpful Links and Handouts

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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