The Growing Gazette
Summer/Fall 2013
“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” Jill Churchill
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Welcome pediatrician Dr. O’Brien
and Lindsay, our new PA!
r. Yarckin proudly introduces pediatrician Dr. Kevin O’Brien and physician assistant Lindsay Knapp Mann to
our team. West Orlando Pediatrics is dedicated to providing excellent care and customer service to our patients in
a friendly environment from a team you can trust.
Kevin O’Brien, D.O.
Dr. Kevin O’Brien graduated from the University of
Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology.
Following graduation, he attended Nova Southeastern
University and earned the degree of Doctor of Osteopathy.
Dr. O’Brien completed 3 years of general pediatric
residency training at Arnold Palmer Hospital for
Children where he worked with Dr. Yarckin.
Dr. O’Brien and his wife Nicole live in Ocoee with their dog
and cat. In his spare time, Dr. O’Brien enjoys exercising,
sailing, camping, learning to play guitar, and spending
time at the beach. He is passionate about traveling and
has visited Australia, Ecuador, northern Europe, Italy,
the Baja Peninsula, Niagara Falls, and Hawaii upon other
great destinations.
Family is very important to Dr. O’Brien and he owes
his generally positive disposition to his wife and
the household in which he was raised. His goal as a
pediatrician is to work with families to help build strong
foundations in the children he treats.
Left to Right: Kevin O’Brien, do, Lindsay Knapp Mann,
mms, pa-c, and Barry S. Yarckin, md, faap
Lindsay Knapp Mann, MMS, PA-C
Lindsay Knapp Mann was born in Morgantown, WV and raised in
the Orlando area. In 2004, she went to the University of Florida and
graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physiology
and Kinesiology. In 2009, Lindsay attended the Physician Assistant
program at Nova Southeastern University. Upon graduation in
2011, Lindsay proudly became board certified and decided to work
close to family and friends in Orlando.
Following in the footsteps of her mother, a pediatrician, Lindsay
pursued a career in pediatrics. From a very young age, Lindsay
remembers watching the example her mother set as a physician.
Lindsay is dedicated and committed to caring for children.
10125 West Colonial Dr.
Suite 102
Ocoee, Florida 34761
407-290-WELL (9355)
Lindsay and her husband, Lee, are excited for the arrival of their first child
in October 2013! Lindsay enjoys spending time outdoors with her giant dog,
Buddy. Her hobbies include scuba diving, golf and of course watching her
favorite sports team, The Florida Gators.
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Visit our updated website at www.WestOrlandoPediatrics.com
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Barry Yarckin, M.D.
Dr. Barry Yarckin has served West Orange County since 1985. Dr. Yarckin
is Board Certified in Pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of
Pediatrics. His commitment and devotion to the well being of his patients
is unwavering. He prides himself on getting to truly know his patients and
enjoys watching his patients grow into healthy young adults. Dr. Yarckin
is also well qualified to diagnose and manage patients with ADD/ADHD.
Dr. Yarckin is married to Andrea and has four wonderful children and
two young grandchildren. His hobbies include music, movies, jogging and
watching two of his favorite sports teams: the Orlando Magic and New
England Patriots.
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Did You Know?
he American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
a seasonal flu vaccine for all children 6 months
of age and older. This includes adolescents and
young adults!
Parents – Call our office now to be put on a waiting list
for your child to receive a flu shot or the flu mist this
Fall. Once our supply of vaccinations arrive in the Fall,
you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
Stay Informed
In our fast-pace world, information is readily
available on the internet. Sometimes it is
information overload! Our website has several
helpful links that will guide you in making the best
decisions for your family. Here are a few great sites
we recommend:
American Academy of Pediatrics���������� www.AAP.org
National Safety Council�������������������������� www.NSC.org
Consumer Product
Safety Commission������������������������������� www.CPSC.gov
Healthy Children
by AAP������������������������������� www.HealthyChildren.org
USDA������������������������������������� www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
For links to these sites along with much more,
visit our website at www.WestOrlandoPediatrics.com
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Summer/Fall 2013
Itchy Insects
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
recommends insect repellants used on children
should contain no more than 30% DEET. Children
under the age of 2 months should not use
repellants at all. It is important to not overexpose
your child to DEET and follow all label instructions
before use. Remember to bathe your child after
using these products to remove it from their skin.
Covering children’s skin and clothing before going
outside during peek bug time is something most
parents try to remember. However, there are those
times when repellant is not applied and before you
know it you and your child has numerous bug bites. Be careful to avoid applying near the eyes, mouth
or genitals.
There are several ways to sooth itchy insect bites.
The AAP suggests cool compresses or calamine
lotion applied to the bite area. Sometimes oral
antihistamines can be used if topical treatment
doesn’t relieve the bite. If your child is having a
severe reaction with symptoms of sudden difficulty
breathing, weakness, collapse or becoming
unconscious, hives or itching all over the body or
extreme swelling near the eyes, lips or genitals;
seek medical attention immediately.
Distracted
Distracted Drivers
Drivers
W
ith the advancement of smart phones and devices
that allow us all to communicate via text, has
come many campaigns aimed at teaching safety to
teenagers behind the wheel. However, we adults are
just as guilty of texting while driving among numerous
other distractions. Recently the American Academy
of Pediatrics released a press release about a study
conducted on distracted parents behind the wheel.
The surveyed parents were asked about their frequency
to talk on the phone, text, surf the internet, taking care
of a child’s needs, eating, personal grooming, changing
a cd/dvd or other common distractions. Additionally,
the surveyed parents were asked about their child’s use
of age-appropriate car seat restraints (car seat, booster
seat and seat belts).
The study found that almost 90% of parents reported
using some form of technology while driving. The
drivers that did report that they engaged in these
distractions were more likely to report that they have
previously been in an automobile accident.
There was a very strong correlation between a parent’s
decision to engage in one of the previous mentioned
distractions and children not being in age-appropriate
seat restraints.
What you
need to know:
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void
distractions
while
driving. You are
transporting your most precious cargo.
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hat incoming call or message can wait. Pull over if
it requires your immediate attention.
• Set a good example for your children. Practice
appropriate behavior while driving.
• Know the proper way to safely secure your child in
the car.
• In general, children 3 and younger should be in
a car seat, children 4–7 should be in a car seat or
booster. Children 8–12 should be in a booster or
using a seat belt.
• Everyone should wear a safety belt.
• There are many factors to determine the ideal form
of a car seat or booster seat for your child. Speak
with our office to discuss your individual needs.
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Summer/Fall 2013
Physicals during summer
N
ow is the time to schedule your child’s physical! If your child is planning on playing sports during the school year,
check to see if a physical is required. If so, now is the time to schedule this appointment! The American Academy of
Pediatrics and our doctors recommend a physical each year for children of school age. In addition, most schools require
that children be current on their vaccinations. You will want to check your school’s requirements and come in during the
summer for any necessary vaccinations and to pick up necessary records before school starts. For your convenience, in
August and September, our office will be offering well visits on some Saturdays. Call now as these Saturday appointment
times will fill-up quickly.
Avoid the rush and schedule this summer!
Time To Unplug
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that today’s
children spend on average 7 hours in front of a screen. Yikes! Did you know that studies have shown too
much media use can lead to attention problems, school
difficulties, sleep and eating disorders and obesity? We
can’t forget that internet usage, cell phones, texting and
video chats can all open doors to risky behavior.
With the advances in technology, we want to foster an
environment that offers safe learning and utilization of the
media available to our children. The AAP recommends no
more than one to two hours per day should be spent with
entertainment media. Ensuring that your child is viewing
high-quality media is important. Be certain to establish
rules and boundaries for what they are allowed to view.
Encourage your children to spend time reading, playing
outdoors, participating in sports or hobbies and plenty of time
using their imaginations for free play.
Dot
2
Dot
fun
Connect the dots to
see the busy little
insect who has been
buzzing around!
West Orlando Pediatrics has proudly gone
electronic with all patient records. You
will certainly notice this advancement in
our practice. With all information easily
being accessed quickly and securely in our
office, you will notice we are able to handle
your needs in a more efficient manner. Additionally, we will be making a few inoffice improvements to better utilize the
space that was previously used for paper