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CDC Guidelines Change for Isolation and Quarantine (as of 12/27/2021)

**NOTE** As of 1/4/2022, the NYS DOH is aligning with the CDC’s updated isolation and quarantine recommendations as listed below. If You Test Positive For COVID-19 (ISOLATE) EVERYONE: (regardless of vaccination status). Stay home for 5 days. Day 0 is the day of symptom onset, or (if asymptomatic) the day of collection of the first

HOLIDAY HOURS

Friday December 24, 2021 – CLOSED Saturday December 25, 2021 – CLOSED Friday December 31, 2021 – CLOSED Saturday January 1, 2022 – CLOSED Our Genesis Pediatrics family wishes you Happy Holidays!

Next New Parent Support Group -January 21, 2022

Our next Virtual New Parent Support Group will be on Friday, January 21st at 10:00am. For security purposes, we ask that you call the office 585-426-4100 to obtain the Meeting ID and the Passcode so you are able to log on. All caregivers are welcome to join!

Congratulations to Dr. Ellicott.

Genesis Pediatrics would like to congratulate Dr. Emilie Ellicott for opening her new solo practice. While we wish her well and support her new endeavor, Henrietta Pediatrics is NOT an extension of Genesis Pediatrics. We hope that Genesis Pediatrics will continue to be your family’s medical home.

Monroe County COVID Vaccine Appointments for 5-11

The Monroe County Department of Health are now operating appointment-only vaccine clinics. The clinics will only be for people 5-11 years old. Appointments can be booked on the county’s website. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. KEEP CHECKING THE ABOVE LINK FOR UPDATES AS THIS INFORMATION WILL CHANGE DAY TO DAY! #thisistheirshot

COVID Vaccine Appointments

Stay tuned for information regarding the date/location of the next vaccine clinic where Genesis Pediatrics can schedule your child for an appointment. You are welcome to schedule your own appointment at the Monroe County website. #thisisourshot #COVID #COVIDvaccine #crushCOVID

COVID Vaccine Approved For Children 5-11

While our practice does NOT currently carry the COVID vaccine, Genesis Pediatrics is working diligently with Monroe County and other Primary Care practices in the area to coordinate efforts to have our patients be vaccinated for COVID. In addition, local pharmacies (Wegmans, Walgreens and CVS) will soon be (if not already!) scheduling vaccine appointments for

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

We are receiving many phone calls and portal messages about Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease which seems to be “running rampant” in our community right now! HealthyChildren.org has put out a very nice FAQ article which may answer your questions! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease.aspx

Flu Vaccine Clinics Now Available!

Flu vaccine clinics are now open for scheduling based upon availability! Please call 585-426-4100 to make appointments. NOTE: Clinic scheduling is for flu vaccine only. No issues, concerns or other immunizations will be addressed during this appointment

COVID Test Results

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