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
COVID Test Results The most recent update is that COVID test results are taking 5 days to return due to the volume of tests coming in, the lack of staff, and the shortage of reagent. Please know that our office will call you with COVID results, whether they be positive or negative. We understand your
Flu Vaccine Clinics We are awaiting our shipments of flu vaccine and we will be scheduling flu vaccine clinics upon its arrival. Please check back for the most up to date information!
The last 18 months have been both frightening and frustrating for parents. The pandemic and everything that occurred around it has upended families and especially children. The CDC has recently issued a health advisory for clinicians and caregivers about the increased interseasonal RSV activity in the southern United States. After thinking we were beginning to
We are approaching the time when kids and parents start preparing for going back to school. As the time nears, there are numerous tips to prepare and get your kids off to a great start, including Genesis Pediatrics’ back to school guide.
Childhood anxiety has become much more prevalent in the last decade. Aside from the “normal” kinds of fears kids have, like being frightened by the sound of thunder, by being in the dark, or the monster under the bed, there can be other more serious fears that remain with them as they grow. If you
FORM COMPLETION If your child needs any type of form to be completed, we ask that parents/guardians please complete ALL of the pertinent portions of the form PRIOR to turning them in to the office for a provider signature. Any form turned in that isn’t fully completed by parents will need to be done before