From birth, people in the United States are fortunate to have vaccines against more than 20 other life-threatening illnesses available, which allow them to build immunity.
SouthCoast Health provides a closer look here into the CDC’s recommended vaccine schedule for every age.
See the guide to recommended vaccines for children here.
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SouthCoast Health experts share tips here on how to keep kids healthy in the classroom
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 million school days are lost each year thanks to the common cold, and approximately 38 million school days are lost due to influenza.
Get SouthCoast Health’s tips on keeping your kids healthy here.
Dr. Scanlon’s desire to help children and work with the sciences created a clear path for the rest of her life. It was never a question for her: she was meant to become a pediatrician.
“I really love getting to know the families,” Dr. Scanlon says. “When you’re treating children, you also have the extreme privilege of watching them grow and turn into amazing people.”
Is your student athlete ready to hit the field, court, or track?
SouthCoast Health Pediatrics in Richmond Hill is proud to host a Sports Physical Clinic on Saturday, June 27, to help families check this important item off their summer to-do lists!
Is your student athlete ready to hit the field, court, or track?
SouthCoast Health Pediatrics in Richmond Hill is proud to host a Sports Physical Clinic on Saturday, June 27, to help families check this important item off their summer to-do lists!
Pediatric Associates of Savannah offers pediatric appointments 365 days a year, including weekends and all holidays. Our physicians are on call 24 hours a day, and they attend daily at both Memorial University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s/Candler hospitals.
Pediatric Associates of Savannah makes it easier than ever to schedule a sick visit for your child up to a day in advance their online portal.
In 2026, SouthCoast Health proudly celebrates 30 years of caring for our community. Since opening our doors in 1996, the SouthCoast Health mission has remained the same: strive to serve as your partner for Total Wellness for Life™.
From pediatrics to geriatrics, routine wellness visits to specialized care, and urgent care to surgery, SouthCoast Health coordinates care across specialties so patients can receive the right care at the right time without headaches or hassles.
To commemorate this milestone year, SouthCoast Health has created a special 30th anniversary seal.
Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 16 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Statesboro.
Great pediatric care goes beyond the appointment itself.
The goal at Coastal Pediatrics, which has locations in Savannah and Pooler, is to make every child feel comfortable and every parent feel supported.
Check out this parent review of Coastal Pediatrics.
”If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Both Mallory & Dr. Behm have cared for our children since birth (4 years and counting), and I can honestly say we’ve never had a single bad experience.
They treat my children like little humans, not just patients, and the love and compassion they show shines through every visit.
The nurses are absolute angels (the kind who somehow get my kids to laugh even when there are shots involved), and the front desk staff is always welcoming supportive, and efficient. This office is truly one of a kind.
We feel so lucky to have such an incredible team keeping our little ones healthy (and making us parents feel supported along the way). Highly recommend to anyone looking for pediatric care that goes above and beyond.”
One tip: identify harmful products with “Mr. Yuk” stickers, (see above) created in 1971 by the Pittsburgh Poison Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
For immediate assistance and information regarding poisonous substances, contact the Poison Health Line at 1-888-222-1222. For non-emergency concerns, you can also connect online or call (912) 691-3600 for further guidance, or to set up an appointment.
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“We love Coastal Pediatrics! Never are rushed, always feel heard. NP Jessica is simply the best. Always takes her time with us and makes us feel important. The office is always clean, we never wait long, and all of the staff is exceptional. I highly recommend Coastal Pediatrics!”
SouthCoast Health on measles in Coastal Georgia area
In light of the recent announcement of active pediatric measles cases in Bryan County, SouthCoast Health medical experts are reminding patients of the following signs and symptoms of this virus:
High fever; Dry cough; Runny nose; Red, watering eyes; Tiny white spots inside the mouth, 2-3 days after initial symptoms; Large, flat spot rash, 3-5 days after initial symptoms.
Although measles is highly contagious, the risk of vaccinated people contracting measles is very low. That being said, measles can be serious and even deadly, especially for children younger than age 5.
If you suspect you or your child may have contracted measles, please call our offices prior to your visit so that we may prepare accordingly.
“This place is great! Took my son for immunization shots and Jana made him feel very comfortable and happy. Ms. Punam was very informative and very patient with my son. This place puts the care in healthcare. And to the friendly staff, this was a great start to our day. Thank you!”
SouthCoast Health medical experts share basic fever facts for adults and kids here including when to visit a doctor for a fever.
Is your child experiencing a sudden temperature spike or a fever that won’t go away?
SouthCoast Health primary care providers and pediatricians are available and ready to diagnose the cause and provide the best possible treatment as quickly as possible.
Measles is more than just a rash. It can lead to dangerous complications like pneumonia, brain swelling (encephalitis), or even death, especially in unvaccinated individuals.
SouthCoast Health experts share how you can help prevent measles here as well as some of the most concerning complications associated with measles including:
About 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who contract measles will require hospitalization.
In rare but tragic cases, 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 infected children may die.
Measles can weaken the immune system, leaving children more vulnerable to other infections like subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare but fatal brain disorder that can appear years after recovery.
