The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone 12 years of age and older get a COVID-19 vaccination. The following is information is directly from the AAP and the CDC: Is it safe for my child to get the COVID vaccine? Yes. Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Pfizer
COVID Vaccines We have been receiving phone calls about getting their child a COVID vaccine. Unfortunately, we don’t have any more information than what is available on the New York State Department of Health website. Please refer to the Phased Distribution of COVID Vaccine at the link below: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine
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
Did you know…? You can schedule a Nurse Visit 6 months from now for your child to receive their booster dose of Gardasil (HPV) and/or Trumenba (meningitis B) vaccines? Did you know…? The providers at Genesis Pediatrics recommend that patients complete these vaccine series as soon as it is possible – you don’t have
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).
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. This step is actually not necessary! Did you know…? All school nurses should have access
If you are planning on a trip outside of the U.S./Canada, there may be vaccinations that your child will need prior to your departure. In order to complete vaccine series before travel, vaccine doses can be administered at the minimum intervals. Travel-specific vaccine considerations include the following: Hepatitis A MMR or MMRV Meningococcal Please call
