Keeping your children safe from harm is the most important job parents have. Even one child can be difficult to keep tabs on, but when you have several, the odds of watching their every move becomes impossible. The best you can do is teach them about safety, depending on their age, and be observant. It
A fever in children is quite common, and it’s not necessarily dangerous in most cases. A fever is considered 100.4 or higher, and it’s the body’s way of providing a defense from viruses or bacteria. To treat or not to treat and how is the question. Keep reading to learn a guide to treating your
RSV is the acronym for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and it usually peaks from November through March. It is an especially dangerous virus for children younger than two years old and seniors. If you have a young child and especially one that was born premature, pay attention to the following information. RSV in children: what parents
With all the precautions new parents take to keep their newborn healthy and happy, diaper rash can sometimes be forgotten. The last thing a new parent wants is to cause their little one any pain. Yes, diaper rash hurts, so take advantage of your guide to prevent and treat diaper rash.
Masking An Infant Is A No-No! It has come to our attention that social media “Mommy Groups” are recommending that a facial mask be attached to an infant’s pacifier and the elastic should go around their ears. This is a HUGE RISK to that infant, as it increases the risk of suffocation. This is NOT
When you hear “Watch for respiratory distress or shortness of breath” what does that really mean? Providers at Genesis Pediatrics often tell caregivers to monitor for shortness or breath or respiratory distress during viral illness. This is an important criteria for when to bring your child in to be evaluated. Below are a couple of
Genesis Advice Packet (GAP) In an effort to keep patients and family members at home during this time of “social distancing”, we would like to remind you of our Genesis Advice Packet and its benefits for suggested treatments at home. Genesis Pediatrics is making every effort to curb the potential spread of infection and keep
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update In the event that you or your child has been exposed to COVID-19, either by travel out of the country or travel to a high-risk area in the U.S., please do not come into the office, but rather call our Triage Nurse line. We need to protect our patient population as much as
Due to a high volume of patients during our walk-in hours, please expect longer wait times. We apologize for this wait, as we are trying to give each of our patients the time that is needed. As a reminder… These appointments are intended for simple, acute visits. If your child has something ongoing, please contact
The flu season is already upon us! Flu season runs from October through May (sometimes later!). Influenza activity in NYS is already considered “sporadic.” This means that it’s time for a flu shot if your child hasn’t already received! There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the flu shot. So, let’s do a reality