As the community opens up slowly, children will be faced with seeing everyone wearing masks, as well as needing to wear a mask themselves. Here is some guidance to help your child feel good about seeing and wearing masks while in public.
Well Child Checks For ALL AGES We are now scheduling all well child checks for all ages! If your child is due for a well child check this summer, please call our office at 585-426-4100 to schedule! Are You Nervous About Coming Into the Office? Understandable given these uncertain times. Genesis Pediatrics has worked hard
Students Entering 6th, 7th or 12th Grade in Fall 2020 It is now time to call the office to schedule a well child visit if you have a child entering 6th grade, 7th grade or 12th grade in the fall of 2020. Essential Age Groups Requiring Vaccines At this time, we will be targeting these
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
On October 23, 2017, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new piece of legislation stating that children who are younger than 2 years of age must be rear-facing while riding in a motor vehicle. This will go into effect on November 1, 2019.
Back to School Tips – from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER Parents should remember that they need not wait until the first day of class to ask for help. Schools are open to address any concerns a parent or child might have, including the specific needs of a child,
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of multiple products. Please click below for the complete list.
Did You Know… All children less than 4 feet 9 inches tall should be riding in a booster seat in the back seat. You may be thinking… “isn’t it at a specific age when my child can come out of a booster seat?” The answer, in fact, is no – your child may actually still
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.