SOCPA - Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates
A member of the CHOC Primary Care Network
SOCPA pediatrician and Orange County Medical Association Physician of the Year Dr. Eric Ball was recently featured on the Vitamin OC Podcast, where he sat down to talk about something close to his heart: keeping kids safe through vaccines. From the Disneyland measles outbreak to the realities of misinformation parents face today, Dr. Ball shares […]
SOCPA’s very own Dr. Katherine Williamson was featured on KTLA’s “The Doctor Will See You Now” to share important Halloween safety tips — helping families enjoy a fun, healthy, and safe night! She discussed key reminders such as choosing proper fitting costumes, using reflective gear or body lights to stay visible after dark, eating a […]
SOCPA pediatrician Dr. Eric Ball, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Board of Directors and chair of AAP District IX, reflects on his “Call To Action” with the Measles outbreak 10 years ago. Thank you, Dr. Ball, for being our children’s health champion!
Shots in arms are the quickest way out of this pandemic, according to Dr. Kate Williamson, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Mission Hospital. Williamson is also the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics-Orange County Chapter. “It is true. There are some variants going around that increase the likelihood of spread, […]
Doctors warn that the recent drop in vaccination rates may lead to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases as kids return to school and day care this fall. “Herd immunity is something that keeps our kids safe, and if we can’t rely on it, measles and whooping cough can easily come back. They affect kids much more […]
ABC7 – Dr. Kate Williamson, CHOC Children’s pediatrician with SOCPA, said there’s still an increase in the number of cases, but the rate at which they’re going up may be slowing down.
