Finally, Fall is Here
Yes, I know fall officially started last month, but in my heart I don't feel like it's fall until I wake up to a cool morning. San Antonio fall, for me, is probably my favorite time of year. The temperature during the daytime is beautiful, and it's associated with the holiday I find most fun - Halloween! Though my kids have long outgrown the excitement of picking out Halloween costumes, here at Cevey Pediatrics we continue to look forward every year to coming up with a costume theme for the entire staff. This year, we are going for Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh and Friends; patients coming in that day are going to be greeted by Eeyore or Rabbit, checked in by Piglet or Tigger, and examined by Pooh or Owl! And this year, we are also continuing the tradition we started last year of inviting patients to come in costume from 4:30 - 5 pm to Trick-or-Treat. Seeing the costumes patients come in with (whether for Trick or Treating, or for an appointment) is always something my staff and I excitedly anticipate. Can't wait to see everyone dressed up!
Halloween Safety Tips with
Dr. Cevey & Dr. Day
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Always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If trick-or-treating doesn't start until after dark where you live, consider checking with your town or park district for Halloween activities offered earlier in the day. Research shows that evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. are the riskiest times of day for child pedestrians.
If your older children are trick-or-treating alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home and get flashlights with batteries for everyone.
Talk with kids about the risk of distracted walking. This includes text messaging, talking on or looking at the mobile phone and listening to music.
Cross the street as a group in established crosswalks. Most (62%) child pedestrian traffic fatalities occurred mid-block, rather than at intersections. Make sure kids know not to cross the street between parked cars or out of driveways or alleys.
Don't assume cars will stop just because they have the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing trick-or-treaters.
Stay on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic. Only go to homes with a porch light on and, ideally, a well-lit pathway.
Remember, have a happy and safe Halloween!
**REMINDER**
Cevey Pediatrics is currently accepting new patients to join the practice.
If you know someone looking for a new pediatrician, screenshot this email and send them our way!
Fall leads into Winter respiratory illness season, a prime time for flu vaccines.
If you haven't received your flu shot (or mist) we still have availability at Cevey Pediatrics!
Book your appointment today by calling the practice at (210) 826-0311
September Practice Topics with Cevey Pediatrics
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We've updated our appointments policy at Cevey Pediatrics. It is our intention to provide your children the best care possible at all times and to accommodate as many requests as is realistic and feasible. It is within this context that we ask you to take a few moments to review our new policy below:
Cevey Pediatrics Appointments Policy
