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What To Do If You Think Your Teen Is Struggling With Mental Health

Tweens and teens are on a constant rollercoaster of emotions, and the hormonal changes don’t help the situation. Most parents can vividly remember their own teen years and what that time was like, but they didn’t have the challenges today’s kids deal with. Too much communication can be damaging to young kids, especially if it’s

Strategies for a Successful Back-to-School Season

As we approach the much-anticipated back-to-school season, kids and parents alike are gearing up for a fresh start. This year, we’re excited to present Genesis Pediatrics’ updated back-to-school guide, filled with innovative tips to ensure a smooth and worry-free transition. Stay Ahead with Updated Immunizations Stay Ahead with updated immunizations ensuring your child is up-to-date

Kids & Anxiety: What Is Normal and When to Talk With a Doctor

Everyone has experienced anxiety in the last several years. That includes kids. It was painful to stay indoors, not be able to go to school or participate in after-school activities, and have limited time with friends. You can’t turn those feelings off with a switch. Now that the pandemic and its restrictions are behind us,

How Your Child Can Handle Asthma Flare-Ups At School

A parent with a child who has asthma understands how much communication there must be between you, your child, and their school. If your child is old enough, they should know how to use his or her inhaler, when to use it, and when to ask for help. Younger children need a bit more intervention,

2022-2023 Flu Season: Preparing Your Family

To be clear, the CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot this year. The most vulnerable are seniors over age 65 and young children with respiratory issues like asthma and illness which lowers immunity. There is more to understand about the 2022-2023 flu season: preparing your family.

COVID & Flu Vaccines

COVID Vaccine at Genesis Pediatrics (6 months through 5 years): We are scheduling appointments for COVID vaccine as Nurse visits. Please call the office to schedule: 585-426-4100. Questions about the vaccine can be addressed by your provider by scheduling a vaccine counseling visit (via Telemedicine or in-office) for a discussion. Influenza Vaccine: We are now

COVID vaccine for 6+ months

***Update (9/13/2022): Vaccine at Genesis Pediatrics: We will now be scheduling appointments for COVID vaccine as Nurse visits. Please call the office to schedule: 585-426-4100. Limited spots are available. Questions about the vaccine can be addressed by your provider by scheduling a vaccine counseling visit (via Telemedicine or in-office) for a discussion. Community-Based COVID-19 Vaccination

New Parent Class June 24

Are you or is someone you know a new parent? Join Dr. Radi on June 24th for a FREE, virtual new parent class! Call our office at (585) 426-4100 for more information and to register.

COVID Vaccine Boosters

What You Need To Know COVID-19 vaccine boosters can further enhance or restore protection that might have decreased over time after your primary series vaccination. People are protected best from severe COVID-19 illness when they stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting all recommended boosters when eligible. It is never too late to

Formula Shortage – Cow’s Milk??

The following information is from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/Are-there-shortages-of-infant-formula-due-to-COVID-19.aspx With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any? Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent voluntary recall of certain baby formula products over concerns about contamination.