Ticks – It’s That Time of Year Again! Ticks are most active during the warmer months, April to September, therefore it is important to be extra vigilant in taking preventative measures. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES REPELLENT:– For Skin: Use 30% DEET for children (6 months and older) and adolescents. – For Clothing: Permethrin-containing products can be applied to
Ticks – It’s That Time of Year Again! Ticks are most active during the warmer months, April to September, therefore it is important to be extra vigilant in taking preventative measures. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES REPELLENT: – For Skin: Use 30% DEET for children (6 months and older) and adolescents. – For Clothing: Permethrin-containing products can be
Keeping Our Patients Safe Genesis Pediatrics is making every effort to curb the potential spread of infection and keep our patients and the community safe. All toys, books and magazines have been removed from the waiting room and from the exam rooms. If needed, we ask that you bring your own book or toy to
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
Flu Vaccine Clinics are now open for scheduling! Please call to schedule an appointment for your child(ren)!
DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF UNINTENTIONAL DEATH IN CHILDRENAGES 1-4 Below are tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protect children from drowning. Pool Safety Never leave children alone in or near the pool or spa, even for a moment; close supervision by a responsible adult is the best way to prevent drowning in
Did you know that Genesis Pediatrics has 2 Doctors of Osteopathy (ie. DOs)? A pediatric doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) is a pediatrician who has studied medicine at an osteopathic medical school and has gone on to complete a pediatric residency. A pediatric
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.
Ticks are most active during the warmer months, April to September, therefore it is important to be extra vigilant in taking preventative measures. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES: REPELLENT: For Skin: Use 30% DEET for children (6 months and older) and adolescents. For Clothing: Permethrin-containing products can be applied to clothing and other outdoor items. These are more