COVID Vaccines We have been receiving phone calls about getting their child a COVID vaccine. Unfortunately, we don’t have any more information than what is available on the New York State Department of Health website. Please refer to the Phased Distribution of COVID Vaccine at the link below: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine
Formula – Understanding Nutrition (FUN) Research Study Dr. Bridget Young from URMC Pediatric Allergy & Immunology is the Principal Investigator for this project. Purpose of Study: To investigate how different types of carbohydrates in infant formula affect a baby’s pancreas and intestines. This will help us to understand how the different carbohydrates lactose vs. glucose
Asymptomatic testing: · Testing of asymptomatic individuals, ordered for any reason, are NOT available from UR Medicine Urgent Care locations or UR Medicine Lab collection sites. Genesis Pediatrics is currently NOT able to conduct COVID testing for asymptomatic individuals. New Asymptomatic Testing Dates/Locations Asymptomatic individuals needing COVID testing to comply for example with travel guidelines
Holiday Hours at Genesis Pediatrics: Thursday, December 24th – 8:00am – 12:00pm Friday, December 25th – CLOSED
WINTER SOCK DRIVE at GP We will be collecting NEW socks for men, women and children until 12/31/2020. A drop box will be in our waiting room. All donations will be delivered to our local homeless shelters. We thank you for giving back to our community during this holiday season!
Asymptomatic COVID Testing If you believe that you or your child has been exposed to COVID, you will be contacted by the Health Department IF you are considered a close contact and require testing. Please do not call the office because we will tell you to wait for direction from the Health Department. IMPORTANT NOTE:
Thanksgiving Hours Wednesday 11/25: 8:00am – 3:00pm Thursday 11/26: CLOSED Friday 11/27: 8:00am – 3:00pm Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!
COVID Test Results If your child has had a COVID test completed at a URMC lab, please know that it is now taking up to 6 days to get those results. PLEASE DO NOT CALL OUR OFFICE LOOKING FOR RESULTS! We understand that you are frustrated while awaiting the results of testing, but please know
Yellow Zone Restrictions for Schools We understand there are many questions about Governor Cuomo’s announcement yesterday regarding the testing of students and staff in the school districts in the Yellow Zone. We do not have all of the answers yet. We are waiting for additional guidance from the Monroe Country Health Department. Nasal Swab Tests
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