Fairfax Pediatric Associates, PC
Comprehensive Health Care for Infants, Children & Young Adults
(703) 391-0900

Our physicians have been recognized as
Top Pediatricians/
Top Doctors in Washingtonian Magazine,
Family Magazine, & Washington Parent Magazine
for several years
in a row.

For more than 40 years, Fairfax Pediatric Associates has provided comprehensive
health care to infants, children, and adolescents in the Northern Virginia region. 
We look forward to a long and enjoyable relationship with you and your child.

Nutrition  Consultation
Nutrition consultation services will be available in the Fair Oaks office with Susan Baum. More information is available at this link or by calling 703 999-6290. 

HIB Vaccine
Effective immediately, we will not be giving the HIB vaccine booster at 12-15 months due to a national shortage as a result of the Merck recall in December. The primary series that an infant gets at 2, 4, and 6 months should confer enough immunity for the time being, but the children who do not get the booster will need a “make up booster” at a future date – when the supply is regenerated. 

Merck Vaccine Recall
On 12/12/07 Merck recalled over one million Hib vaccine. FPA does not use Hib vaccine made by Merck. Our Hib vaccine comes from another manufacturer Sanofi Aventis.

Flu Shot Information
All flu shot clinics are full and due to limited supply we will not be able to offer any further flu shot clinics this season.

Inova no longer has flu clinics available. Please go to their website for more information.

Information about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Recent stories has brought attention to MRSA in the community.
Please go to the CDC site or the Fairfax County site for more information about MRSA.

FDA warning on cold medication
We are following the Food & Drug Administration's guidelines for cold medications for children. The FDA guidelines recommend against routine use of cold medication for children under 2 years old.

New Mattel Toys recall
Important recall information on lead hazards in Mattel/Fischer Price toys as of Sep 4, 2007.  For other recalled toys go to www.cpsc.gov.

Multiplan Insurance
As of November 1, 2007, we will no longer accept Multiplan insurance. This does not affect patients who have PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems) insurance.

Traveling overseas with your child
Some important information as you plan your trip.

TDap for upcoming 6th Graders
If your child is entering 6th grade and has not turned 11 years old we offer two options..

Hospital Newborns
As of May 1, 2007, we will round only on those newborns born at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.  Babies born at other hospitals, such as Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Reston Hospital, Prince William Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital will be rounded on by the pediatric hospitalist service.  These physicians are specialists in pediatric hospital care and work closely with our practice to provide care for our patients.  Parents of newborns born at hospitals, other than Fair Oaks, should make an appointment to be seen in our office 1-2 days after they are discharged.

After-Hours (5PM-8AM) Phone Calls
Effective 4-1-07, we will be charging for after-hours phone calls.  Urgent calls that result in emergency room/urgent care visits will not be charged a fee.

Failure to Keep Appointments
If you can not keep your appointment, please notify the office 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment to avoid a fee.

Developmental Testing 
During well child exam may not be covered by your insurance company.