Update on Measles Outbreaks Throughout the United States
Measles virus is highly infectious and often misdiagnosed, particularly in the current era when the number of physicians experienced in diagnosing and managing patients with measles is dwindling. Read DHHS Memo Here

Breastfeeding is Green
“All in all, breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding, saves money by reducing our need for many commercial products, reduces pharmaceuticals, plastics, fuels and dairy waste products, shrinking our carbon footprint.” Read Story

Camp for Overweight Adolescents
ECU's Brody School of Medicine and NCSU's Eastern 4-H center will offer "Take Off 4-Health", a healthy lifestyles camp for boys and girls ages 12-18.
Informational Flyer

Still Have Questions About PROS? The mission of PROS is to improve the health of children and enhance primary care practice by conducting national collaborative practice-based research. Two pediatricians share their experiences. Read Story.

Prevent Blindness North Carolina has compiled vision resources to assist in meeting the requirements of The North Carolina Early Childhood Vision Care Program. More Info


The Children and Youth Branch of NC DHS has a new brochure available. View it here.

The Immunization Branch has recently announced program changes based on recommendations of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding vaccines for pertussis and mumps.  Please click here to see
the memo.

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The mission of the North Carolina Pediatric Society is to improve the health and well-being of children, their families and communities through the collective efforts of its membership, and to provide an organization for member support, professional communication, education and fellowship.