We have received a number of phone calls in the last 2 weeks regarding confirmed cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) in the local school districts. If you have received this letter, your biggest question is likely… “Is my child at risk?” Answer: Postexposure antibiotic prophylaxis is warranted for individuals with close contact to a
This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced new Safe Sleep recommendations to protect against SIDS & Sleep-Related Infant Deaths. Based on the latest evidence, these new recommendations call for infants to share their parents’ bedroom for at least the first six months and, optimally, for the first year of life. To review the AAP’s New
The office will be closed at 4:30pm on Monday, October 31st. We hope you have a FUN and SAFE Halloween!
Have you ever wished that your child came with an instruction manual? The Sesame Street Tool Kits provide opportunities to build closeness and confidence, making learning fun, and keep your child’s world safe and secure. Check them out! http://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA is analyzing adverse events reported to the agency regarding these homeopathic agents, including seizures in infants and children who were given these products, since a 2010 safety alert about homeopathic
Below is a copy of the new Billing & Credit Policy, effective 10/1/2016. Genesis Billing Credit Policy 10-1-16 Please call our Billing Department if you have any questions or concerns!
We are beginning to schedule flu vaccine clinics here at Genesis Pediatrics! Please call the office at 426-4100 to schedule an appointment for your child(ren). IMPORTANT: Genesis Pediatrics will only be offering the injectable flu vaccine for the upcoming flu season. The intranasal FluMist was NOT ordered based on the recommendation from the CDC
Beginning on October 1, 2016, Genesis Pediatrics will be switching from a monthly, flat billing fee on unpaid accounts to an interest rate system. This interest rate is significantly lower than the average credit card at 1.25% per month. For a majority of our families, this change will result in a lower balance due. When
IMPORTANT INFORMATION about the upcoming Flu season: The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has advised AGAINST the use of FluMist, the intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine, for this upcoming 2016-2017 flu season. This recommendation is following an analysis that showed the poor efficacy of this type of flu vaccine during the past three flu
Genesis Pediatrics will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observation of Labor Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, September 6th at 8:00am. Have a safe holiday weekend!
