Let’s Talk About…The Flu
We are now well into “Flu season”. Here are a few updates from the NYS Department of Health from the past week regarding Influenza:
January 22, 2018
News & Events
Genesis Pediatrics Blog
October 20, 2017
Flu Vaccine Clinics: Don’t Panic, There’s Plenty of Time!
At this time, we are booking our flu vaccine clinics ~2-3 weeks out, but do not panic – we will get your child(ren) in for a flu vaccine! It is still early in the season, and luckily we have yet to experience much flu-like illness in the office. Please keep in mind that we will
October 10, 2017
FDA Warning: Infant Sleep Positioners
The FDA is reminding parents and other caregivers not to put babies in sleep positioners. These products—sometimes also called “nests” or “anti-roll” products—can cause suffocation (a struggle to breathe) that can lead to death. These are a couple of examples of unsafe sleep products available for infants: A few REMINDERS: NEVER use infant sleep positioners.
October 6, 2017
Did Your Child Get Flu Vaccine Elsewhere?
We realize that there are many places offering flu vaccines this time of year – pharmacies, schools, etc. If your child receives a flu vaccine some place other than our office, please send us a portal message or give us a call and let us know the date it was received. We would like to
October 6, 2017
Tragedy: How to Speak to Children
In light of today’s horrific news from Las Vegas, the AAP has provided a resource to parents, teachers and other caregivers to assist in talking with children about tragedies. Talking to Children about Tragedies & Other News Events
October 2, 2017
Flu Vaccine Clinics 2017!
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 (a “shot”) for this flu season. The intranasal FluMist is still not available based on the previous recommendation
September 26, 2017
AAP FLU VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONS for the 2017-2018 Season
During the 2016-17 season, more than 100 U.S. children died of the flu, and thousands more were hospitalized for severe illness or complications from the virus. Historically, more than 80 percent of children who died of influenza were not vaccinated.
September 6, 2017
October Breastfeeding Class!
The October breastfeeding class is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd from 6-8pm. The cost is $25/couple. Please call the office to sign up or for more information!
August 31, 2017
Book Your Well Child Checks Today!
Give our office a call to book your child(ren)’s well child check-up! We have many appointment slots available, including Saturday appointments! We hope to hear from you soon! Thank you for allowing Genesis Pediatrics to care for your child(ren)!
May 5, 2017