Some children seem to be born gregarious. They happily enter into any group or conversation. They are swift to join teams, and they love having lots of friends over. However, other kids are more shy, unassuming, and just don’t have the same social skills. If you are worried that your child is not interacting with
To be clear, the CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot this year. The most vulnerable are seniors over age 65 and young children with respiratory issues like asthma and illness which lowers immunity. There is more to understand about the 2022-2023 flu season: preparing your family.
COVID Vaccine at Genesis Pediatrics (6 months through 5 years): We are scheduling appointments for COVID vaccine as Nurse visits. Please call the office to schedule: 585-426-4100. Questions about the vaccine can be addressed by your provider by scheduling a vaccine counseling visit (via Telemedicine or in-office) for a discussion. Influenza Vaccine: We are now
Put immunizations on your family’s back to school checklist! Yes, we know there are many chores that involve sending kids back to school. Searching for the right books, binders, pens, and buying new clothes and new shoes all happen at once. It makes for a few busy weeks, however don’t overlook necessary immunizations.
Warning, melatonin overdoses in kids are increasing and what parents should know. With all the stresses of the pandemic in the last few years, adults have turned to melatonin to help them relax and fall asleep at night. If you or your child are using melatonin as a sleep aid, continue reading for more information
Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are upon us, and the weather and humidity are heating up. Children and adults are looking for a way to counteract the heat and get cool. There’s nothing better than a pool, a lake, or any body of water to provide relief and fun-filled days. Whether you are
***Update (9/13/2022): Vaccine at Genesis Pediatrics: We will now be scheduling appointments for COVID vaccine as Nurse visits. Please call the office to schedule: 585-426-4100. Limited spots are available. Questions about the vaccine can be addressed by your provider by scheduling a vaccine counseling visit (via Telemedicine or in-office) for a discussion. Community-Based COVID-19 Vaccination
If you have not been introduced to tummy time for your baby, let us be the first. It is simply turning your baby on its tummy for relatively short periods of time and supervising that time. It would be dangerous to leave your little one unattended. Tummy time should be a daily occurrence and only
Are you or is someone you know a new parent? Join Dr. Radi on June 24th for a FREE, virtual new parent class! Call our office at (585) 426-4100 for more information and to register.
Did you know…? Genesis Pediatrics has a Patient Portal available to all of our patient families. It is a way for caregivers to communicate with our staff and obtain patient information, whether it be a non-urgent medical question to be answered, or the need to obtain a letter/form or lab results. It is also a
