Genesis Pediatrics would like to communicate a couple of reminders. 1) There are no walk in hours on Saturday mornings. Office hours are by appointment only. Please call the office to schedule an appointment. 2) Please bring a copy of your insurance card to all medical appointments. Thank you for allowing Genesis Pediatrics to care
Monroe County has issued a travel advisory, urging residents to avoid any unnecessary travel. For the safety of our patients, their families, and our staff, Genesis Pediatrics will be closing the office today at 2:00pm. Please stay warm and safe!
Just a reminder that school requires physical examinations and specific vaccinations upon entering certain grade levels. Upon entering Kindergarten: Physical examination required. DTaP and IPV vaccines (if not yet received at 4 year well child check) Upon entering 4th Grade: Physical examination required. Upon entering 6th Grade: Tdap vaccine Upon entering 7th Grade: Physical examination required.
On February 1st, the CDC released an official health advisory stating that Influenza activity is increasing across the country and they has received reports of severe influenza illness, including fatalities. Since October 2015, CDC has detected co-circulation of influenza A(H3N2), A(H1N1)pdm09, and influenza B viruses (all of which are contained in this year’s flu vaccine). However, H1N1pdm09 viruses
New York State will be implementing the following meningitis vaccine (Menactra) requirements for the 2016-2017 school year: Prior to entering 7th grade, student must receive the 1st dose of the meningitis vaccine. Prior to entering 12th grade, student must receive the booster dose of the meningitis vaccine.*
There has been a nationwide voluntary recall of Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol due to a potential inaccurate dosage delivery. Only certain lots of Ventolin are being recalled. See below for details. If your child uses this inhaler, please check to ensure it is not in the recalled lot. For more information go to:
Happy New Year! Here are our holiday hours for this week. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 – New Year’s Eve – 8 AM – 12 PMFriday, January 1, 2016 – New Year’s Day – Office ClosedSaturday, January 2, 2016 – Regular Office Hours – 8 AM – 12 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Genesis Pediatrics family! Below is our upcoming holiday schedule: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015 – Christmas Eve – Open 8AM – 12PM Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 – Christmas – Office Closed Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 – Regular Office Hours – 8AM – 12PM ********************* Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 –
Below please find our office hours over the Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 25, 2015: Open 8:00am – 3:00pm Thursday, November 26, 2015: Thanksgiving – the office is CLOSED. Friday, November 27, 2015: Open 8:00am – 3:00pm The providers and staff at Genesis Pediatrics wish your family a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Sanofi U.S. is voluntarily recalling all Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injectors due to suspected malfunctions that could deliver the wrong dose of medication. Patients who use Auvi-Q should call their pharmacy for an alternate epinephrine auto-injector. They only should use Auvi-Q in the case of a life-threatening allergic reaction in which no other injector is immediately available