Safety & Prevention

There’s something in the air and no, it’s not holiday magic – it’s RSV, influenza, and a bunch of nasty... Read more ›

Oregon is experiencing a surge in RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), influenza, and other viral illnesses in children at very high... Read more ›

The bivalent booster is an updated COVID-19 booster that offers protection against both the original virus strain and newer Omicron... Read more ›

Although monkeypox cases are very rare in the United States, the virus has made its way here before. The last... Read more ›

With the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, we’re all feeling a little more hopeful and less anxious than we have in... Read more ›

Over the pandemic, our advice nurses and pediatricians have fielded thousands of questions about COVID-19. We share your concerns and... Read more ›

There is no doubt that children and teens who choose to be involved in youth sports activities benefit significantly. Physical... Read more ›

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants under 6 months of age are not exposed to direct sunlight. Ensure... Read more ›

It’s time to protect the littlest members of our community against COVID-19! For kiddos ages six months to four years,... Read more ›

Over the last two years, we’ve seen supply shortages affect everything from toilet paper to groceries. Now we find ourselves... Read more ›

The race is on to find a COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages five to 11, and the demand is intense... Read more ›

Today Oregon approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages five to 11.­ Metropolitan Pediatrics does not have the vaccine yet,... Read more ›