After nearly 14 amazing years with our practice, Dr. Thrower will be retiring in May 2026. While we are so excited for her as she begins this new chapter, our hearts are a little heavy as we prepare to say goodbye to a physician who has meant so much to East Cobb families.
Dr. Thrower has been a valued member of East Cobb Pediatrics since May 2012, caring for thousands of children with warmth, wisdom, and endless dedication. She has celebrated first steps and well visits, helped little ones feel better on sick days, and partnered with parents through every stage in between. Her kindness and steady presence have made a lasting mark on our office, our staff, and the community we serve.
Please join us in congratulating her on a well-deserved retirement and in thanking her for the years of compassionate care. She will be deeply missed, truly irreplaceable, and forever a part of the East Cobb Pediatrics family. We know her patients, colleagues, and friends will feel the same—she will be missed more than words can say 💙.
🎉 Dr. Karen Thrower Is Retiring 🎉
After nearly 14 amazing years with our practice, Dr. Thrower will be retiring in May 2026. While we are so excited for her as she begins this new chapter, our hearts are a little heavy as we prepare to say goodbye to a physician who has meant so much to East Cobb families.
Dr. Thrower has been a valued member of East Cobb Pediatrics since May 2012, caring for thousands of children with warmth, wisdom, and endless dedication. She has celebrated first steps and well visits, helped little ones feel better on sick days, and partnered with parents through every stage in between. Her kindness and steady presence have made a lasting mark on our office, our staff, and the community we serve.
Please join us in congratulating her on a well-deserved retirement and in thanking her for the years of compassionate care. She will be deeply missed, truly irreplaceable, and forever a part of the East Cobb Pediatrics family. We know her patients, colleagues, and friends will feel the same—she will be missed more than words can say 💙.
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025
CDC and FDA are concerned that other lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula may be contaminated and are making infants sick with infant botulism. Parents and caregivers have reported feeding infants in this outbreak different lots of ByHeart infant formula that were not included in the company’s recall on November 8, 2025. On November 11, 2025, ByHeart Inc. recalled all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula products.
Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula immediately. This includes:
ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide.
Please click here for more details located on the CDC website.
🌟 Saturday Sick Walk-Ins are back! 🌟
Read more
Flu Vaccines Available
Flu vaccines will be available at both our Marietta and Kennesaw offices beginning on September, 2nd 2025. Every year the flu poses a health risk to both children and adults. The seasonal flu vaccine is an important method of preventing the spread of this contagious illness, limiting its severity, and reducing its potential complications.
To learn more about the flu vaccine and why we strongly recommend it, visit: https://www.eastcobbpeds.com/vaccines-immunization
To schedule a flu shot, visit: https://www.eastcobbpeds.com/appointments
Why Pediatricians Recommend Vaccines: An Open Letter to Parents
Click here to read letter: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/why-pediatricians-recommend-vaccines-a-message-to-parents.aspx