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
Ticks – It’s That Time of Year Again! Ticks are most active during the warmer months, April to September, therefore it is important to be extra vigilant in taking preventative measures. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES REPELLENT: – For Skin: Use 30% DEET for children (6 months and older) and adolescents. – For Clothing: Permethrin-containing products can be
Genesis Pediatrics – CLOSED Monday May 31st Our office will be closed on Monday May 31st in observance of the Memorial Day holiday! We wish you a very safe and happy holiday, full of social distancing and mask-wearing! Remember that we need to keep our unvaccinated population SAFE!
The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone 12 years of age and older get a COVID-19 vaccination. The following is information is directly from the AAP and the CDC: Is it safe for my child to get the COVID vaccine? Yes. Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Pfizer
