We’re happy to share that Ocean Pediatrics was recently featured in AP News!
In a recent deep dive, our founder, and one of the best doctors in Orange County, Dr. Steven Abelowitz shared his expert insights on a growing and concerning trend: parents refusing routine preventive care for their babies.
The piece explores why these standard treatments are so vital for a healthy start:
- Vitamin K: Essential for helping blood clot and preventing dangerous bleeding
- Hepatitis B Vaccine: Protecting little ones from a virus that can lead to liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis
- Erythromycin Eye Ointment: A simple step to prevent potentially blinding infections
Dr. A shed light on how difficult it can be for families to make decisions when “…there’s a ton of misinformation…outside influences, friends, celebrities, nonprofessionals and political agendas.”
At Ocean Pediatrics, our mission is to provide families with evidence-based care and the peace of mind that comes with protecting your child from day one. We are dedicated to working closely with families to provide the compassion, education, reassurance they need to make confident decisions about their child’s care.
Read the full article here.
