Lake Forest Pediatric Associates

Took my son to the Lindenhurst location for his vaccinations. After having an averse reaction to the DTaP vaccination where his whole upper arm turned bright red and swelled to twice the size of the other, I took him back to be treated. My concerns were dismissed. The doctor stated that the reaction was completely normal, and when I tried to show her progression pictures to show how it was quickly getting worse, she barely looked at the photos like she couldn’t be bothered. She then informed me that if I didn’t go on and get his other vaccinations that they would no longer see him, and she refused to report the adverse reaction to the correct reporting agency, VAERS. I had to self report the reaction and when I asked for the lot number to report it, it was scribbled so I couldn’t read it. When I asked it to be typed so I could read it, the nurse refused.
After research, I discovered that the AAP states that the DTaP shot can be given in the arm or the thigh, but their January 2013 study published that particularly for intramuscular vaccines like DTaP, the thigh has less reaction in children 1 – 3 because there is more muscle for the vaccine to be given in. As a 2 year old, on the low end of the weight spectrum, my son’s body composition should have been taken into consideration, instead of a one size fits all approach (Isn’t that how all other medicine is administered? By weight, not age?). I’m so disappointed in the care we received here.

Doctors and nurses are EXTREMELY professional and nice. It’s a warm welcome from them but the front is NOT! The receptionist is more concerned about her phone conversations and being extremely rude. She made me feel like a horrible mom because I didn’t have my insurance cards. She told me they couldn’t see my son cause my cards haven’t come in yet than she changed her mind and said he can be seen. Cause of the holidays we haven’t been able to get his cards yet. It’s not my fault but she just made feel horrible that I cried on my way home.

Very professional and knowledgeable staff. Scheduling a appointment was very easy with flexible hours and weekend appointments.