Our next Virtual New Parent Support Group will be on Friday, January 21st at 10:00am. For security purposes, we ask that you call the office 585-426-4100 to obtain the Meeting ID and the Passcode so you are able to log on. All caregivers are welcome to join!
Genesis Pediatrics would like to congratulate Dr. Emilie Ellicott for opening her new solo practice. While we wish her well and support her new endeavor, Henrietta Pediatrics is NOT an extension of Genesis Pediatrics. We hope that Genesis Pediatrics will continue to be your family’s medical home.
With all the precautions new parents take to keep their newborn healthy and happy, diaper rash can sometimes be forgotten. The last thing a new parent wants is to cause their little one any pain. Yes, diaper rash hurts, so take advantage of your guide to prevent and treat diaper rash.
Maybe you have been thinking about skipping this year’s flu shot since there were so few cases last year. Think again! Now is not the time to skip a flu shot or even procrastinate. This is true for you and for your child. Should my child get a flu shot? The answer is a resounding
The Monroe County Department of Health are now operating appointment-only vaccine clinics. The clinics will only be for people 5-11 years old. Appointments can be booked on the county’s website. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. KEEP CHECKING THE ABOVE LINK FOR UPDATES AS THIS INFORMATION WILL CHANGE DAY TO DAY! #thisistheirshot
Stay tuned for information regarding the date/location of the next vaccine clinic where Genesis Pediatrics can schedule your child for an appointment. You are welcome to schedule your own appointment at the Monroe County website. #thisisourshot #COVID #COVIDvaccine #crushCOVID
As of yesterday, 11/2/2021, the COVID-19 vaccine was recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for children ages 5-11. While our practice does NOT currently carry the COVID vaccine, Genesis Pediatrics is working diligently with Monroe County and other Primary Care practices in the area
We are receiving many phone calls and portal messages about Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease which seems to be “running rampant” in our community right now! HealthyChildren.org has put out a very nice FAQ article which may answer your questions! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease.aspx
Flu vaccine clinics are now open for scheduling based upon availability! Please call 585-426-4100 to make appointments. NOTE: Clinic scheduling is for flu vaccine only. No issues, concerns or other immunizations will be addressed during this appointment
Although every child learns to speak at his or her own pace, parents want to know if their child’s speech and language development is on the right track. There are general milestones which are helpful in understanding age-appropriate speech development expectations from infancy to preschool. These guidelines can help parents and other caregivers to know
