Yellow Zone Restrictions for Schools
We understand there are many questions about Governor Cuomo’s announcement yesterday regarding the testing of students and staff in the school districts in the Yellow Zone.
We do not have all of the answers yet. … Continue reading
Let Me M-Ask You A Question…
We are receiving many phone calls and portal messages regarding mask requirements/exemptions for children in school.
As noted in guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, … Continue reading
Return to School During COVID-19
What Is Our Opinion?
A big question parents have right now is how students can go back to school safely during COVID-19. You may be seeking an opinion from your provider here at Genesis Pediatrics regarding whether or not you should send your child(ren) back to in classroom learning. … Continue reading
We are preparing for the summer season which is our busiest time for school physical exams. The entire summer schedule is open!
Please call the office ASAP to schedule your child(ren)’s physicals, especially if they will be playing a fall sport. … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
Below are the requirements for school physicals and immunizations according to grade level per the New York State Department of Health.
Please call the office to schedule an appointment for your child(ren). … Continue reading
FORMS! FORMS! And more FORMS!
We are in the midst of a busy summer season, full of school forms, camp forms, and sports forms. If you have any form that needs completion, please drop it off as soon as possible, … Continue reading
We are starting to receive phone calls & portal messages regarding the upcoming change in health examination and screening requirement effective July 1st 2018.
The new NYS School Health Examination Form is not required for physicals done prior to 7/1/18. … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when you may be receiving notification from the school nurse stating that your child is “missing” specific vaccines for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.
They may ask you to verify these with your Pediatric office. … Continue reading
Our Office is OPEN but with a few important changes!
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