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COVID-19 VACCINE

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

COVID Vaccine Questions

COVID Vaccines We have been receiving phone calls about getting their child a COVID vaccine. Unfortunately, we don’t have any more information than what is available on the New York State Department of Health website.  Please refer to the Phased Distribution of COVID Vaccine at the link below: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine

Parent Training For Kids In Early Intervention

Parent Training: The Early Intervention Partners Training Project is for New York State parents of young children with disabilities currently receiving early intervention services. The training sessions provide information, resources, and skill-building activities designed to increase parent advocacy and leadership skills. When: Webinar – Saturday, February 6th Session II – Friday, March 5th & Saturday,

COVID Vaccine Questions

 COVID Vaccines We have been receiving phone calls about getting their child a COVID vaccine. Unfortunately, we don’t have any more information than what is available on the New York State Department of Health website.  Please refer to the Phased Distribution of COVID Vaccine at the link below: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine

Formula – Understanding Nutrition (FUN) Research Study

Formula – Understanding Nutrition (FUN) Research Study Dr. Bridget Young from URMC Pediatric Allergy & Immunology is the Principal Investigator for this project. Purpose of Study:  To investigate how different types of carbohydrates in infant formula affect a baby’s pancreas and intestines. This will help us to understand how the different carbohydrates lactose vs. glucose

COVID Testing for ASYMPTOMATIC People

Asymptomatic testing: ·    Testing of asymptomatic individuals, ordered for any reason, are NOT available from UR Medicine Urgent Care locations or UR Medicine Lab collection sites. Genesis Pediatrics is currently NOT able to conduct COVID testing for asymptomatic individuals. New Asymptomatic Testing Dates/Locations Asymptomatic individuals needing COVID testing to comply for example with travel guidelines

WINTER SOCK DRIVE!

WINTER SOCK DRIVE at GP We will be collecting NEW socks for men, women and children until 12/31/2020. A drop box will be in our waiting room. All donations will be delivered to our local homeless shelters.   We thank you for giving back to our community during this holiday season!

Asymptomatic COVID Testing

Asymptomatic COVID Testing If you believe that you or your child has been exposed to COVID, you will be contacted by the Health Department IF you are considered a close contact and require testing.  Please do not call the office because we will tell you to wait for direction from the Health Department. IMPORTANT NOTE: