Similac Powder Infant Formula Recall

As many of you may know, Similac just announced a large recall of it's powdered infant formula because of concerns with contamination (from the possible presence of a beetle). Apparently, the possible contamination occurred in one production area in a single manufacturing facility, but Abbott is acting conservatively by recalling a large amount of powdered formula.

The recall of these powder infant formulas includes:
-Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers.
-Certain Similac powder product lines offered in 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans.

To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, parents and caregivers should visit www.similac.com/recall/lookup, and type in their lot number to determine if their product is affected, or call (800) 986-8850.

No Abbott liquid infant formulas are impacted. Products not involved in the recall include all Abbott Nutrition liquid ready-to-feed and concentrated infant formulas and all powder and liquid specialty formulas, such as Similac Expert Care™ Alimentum®, Elecare ®, Similac Expert Care™ Neosure ®, Similac® Human Milk Fortifier, and metabolic formulas for inherited disorders.

Pneumococcal Vaccine Given a Facelift

The pneumococcal vaccine (Prevnar) has been given a facelift.  Protection against an additional 6 strains has been added to the vaccine.  The pneumococcal bacteria is among the more common causes of ear infections, pneumonia, and meningitis in young children, and these six strains have been increasingly responsible for a number of severe illnesses.  As a result of the new formulation, the CDC has recommended that all children between 12 months and 5 years old receive a booster dose of Prevnar (if they haven't received one yet).  We started use of this new formulation about 3 months ago, meaning children between around 15 months and 5 years old would qualify for this booster dose.  If you have any questions, please give our office a call.

October 2010 Newsletter

We've finally gotten around to publishing another newsletter!  Hopefully, we will continue to put out newsletters every 3-6 months or so.  Stay tuned!  In the meantime, here is our October 2010 newsletter.  Please note that our new website address is www.tlcpedsny.com.  Enjoy!

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