# Pediatric Affiliates: High\-quality and accessible pediatric care near you\. > From infancy through young adulthood, Pediatric Affiliates offers accessible, quality pediatric healthcare designed to support your family\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.3, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Home](https://pediaff.com/) - [Current Patients](https://pediaff.com/current-patients/) - [New Patients](https://pediaff.com/new-patients/) - [Careers](https://pediaff.com/careers/) - [Expectant Mothers](https://pediaff.com/expectant-mothers/) ## Posts - [Convenient Care Comes at a Cost](https://pediaff.com/how-to-handle-big-emotions-in-children-a-pediatricians-guide-for-parents-copy/) - [Back\-to\-School Wellness Visits: Why Your Child's Annual Checkup Matters](https://pediaff.com/back-to-school-wellness-visits-why-your-childs-annual-checkup-matters/) - [Seasonal Allergies in Children: Symptoms, Triggers \& Tips for Parents](https://pediaff.com/seasonal-allergies-in-children-symptoms-triggers-tips-for-parents/) ## Locations - [Brick \(Jack Martin\)](https://pediaff.com/locations/brick-jack-martin/) - [Toms River](https://pediaff.com/locations/toms-river/) - [Manahawkin](https://pediaff.com/locations/manahawkin/) - [Brick \(Route 70\)](https://pediaff.com/locations/brick-route-70/) - [Howell](https://pediaff.com/locations/howell/) ## Providers - [Dr\. Ira Haimowitz](https://pediaff.com/providers/ira-haimowitz/) - [Dr\. Robert Shanik](https://pediaff.com/providers/robert-shanik/) - [Rosie Tesler](https://pediaff.com/providers/rosie-tesler/) - [Sara Szanzer](https://pediaff.com/providers/sara-szanzer/) - [Yehoshua Silverstein](https://pediaff.com/providers/yehoshua-silverstein/) ## Services - [Behavioral Health \& Medication Management](https://pediaff.com/care-and-services/behavioral-health/): As children grow, families may begin to notice changes in their emotions, behavior, attention, development, or ability to manage daily activities\. A behavioral health visit focuses on evaluating your child’s emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns\. One of our compassionate providers will talk with you and your child about current challenges, review relevant medical and family history, and assess symptoms and behavior patterns\. We may ask questions about home, school, sleep, and social interactions to better understand your child’s needs\. Our goal is to provide thoughtful recommendations, determine whether medication may be appropriate, and coordinate additional support when needed\. - [School, Sports \& Camp Physicals](https://pediaff.com/care-and-services/school-sports-camp-physicals/): Starting school, playing sports, and attending camps are exciting life milestones for children and their families\. With that being said, all three almost always require a comprehensive physical exam to ensure your child is healthy, safe, and ready to fully participate\. School, sports, and camp physicals are performed by our pediatric providers and include a medical history review, basic measurements and vitals, a physical examination, a heart health screening, and completion of any required forms\. We also take time to answer questions and address any concerns\. - [Immunizations \& Vaccines](https://pediaff.com/care-and-services/immunizations/): Preventive care is an important part of your child’s health, and immunizations play a key role in protecting against serious illnesses\. Pediatric immunizations and vaccines help keep your child healthy while also supporting the well\-being of your community\. During an immunization visit, the appointment is centered around your child’s age, health history, and recommended vaccine schedule\. One of our pediatric providers will review your child’s records, discuss which vaccines are due, and answer any questions you may have\. We may also talk about your child’s overall health, recent illnesses, and any concerns to ensure vaccines are given safely and appropriately\. - [Sick Visits](https://pediaff.com/care-and-services/sick-visits/): When children become sick or develop concerning symptoms, it is important they are seen by one of our pediatric experts for timely evaluation and care\. Sick visits are designed to assess symptoms, identify the cause of illness, and provide appropriate treatment so they can recover as quickly and safely as possible\. During a sick visit, our providers will review your child’s symptoms and medical history, check vital signs such as temperature and heart rate, and perform a focused physical exam\. If needed, we may perform quick in\-office tests \(such as throat swabs or viral testing\), recommend medications or home care, and provide guidance on symptom management, warning signs, and when your child can safely return to school or daycare\. - [Well Visits \& Preventive Care](https://pediaff.com/care-and-services/wellness-care/): Wellness care appointments are an important part of keeping your child healthy as they grow and develop\. These visits are designed to monitor your child’s overall health, track growth and development, provide preventive care, and address any questions or concerns before they become bigger issues\. During a wellness visit, one of our pediatric providers will review your child’s medical history, perform a full physical exam, and check growth measurements such as height, weight, and vital signs\. We will also discuss developmental milestones, nutrition, sleep, and behavior, provide recommended immunizations, and offer guidance on safety and healthy habits to support your child’s ongoing well\-being\. ## FAQs - [What is medication management?](https://pediaff.com/faqs/what-is-medication-management/) - [What happens during a behavioral health session?](https://pediaff.com/faqs/is-counseling-confidential/) - [Are behavioral health sessions confidential?](https://pediaff.com/faqs/is-counseling-confidential-2/) - [How do I get my child started with behavioral health services?](https://pediaff.com/faqs/how-do-i-get-my-child-started-with-behavioral-health-services-2/) - [Should I bring anything with me to my child's appointment?](https://pediaff.com/faqs/should-i-bring-anything-with-me-to-my-childs-appointment/) ## Categories - [Appointments and First Visits](https://pediaff.com/category/appointments-and-first-visits/) - [Sick Visits and Urgent Care](https://pediaff.com/category/sick-visits-and-urgent-care/) - [Newborn and Wellness Care](https://pediaff.com/category/newborn-and-wellness-care/) - [Physicals, Sports and School Forms](https://pediaff.com/category/physicals-sports-and-school-forms/) - [Vaccines and Immunizations](https://pediaff.com/category/vaccines-and-immunizations/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://pediaff.com/sitemap_index.xml)