Dear Patients, Service has been restored. Please accept our apologies for the interruption. We had to switch providers and finding a similar service took a few days. You may have been trying to reach our after-hours service without success. We were just made aware that Phreesia On Call has a nationwide outage, and we have…
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INCLEMENT WEATHER/SNOW ADVISORY
Due to inclement weather, and in an abundance of caution for the safety of our staff and patients, the office will open at 10 am today, Tuesday, January 16th. We appreciate your understanding. Normal business hours will resume on January 17th. Our team will be in touch to assist in rescheduling any appointments affected by…
Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) Has arrived!
West End Peds is proud to have been the first in the DMV area to receive the RSV monoclonal antibody Nirsevimab-Beyfortus! Nirsevimab-Beyfortus is strongly recommended for all infants under 8 months of age, especially those born during RSV season or entering their first RSV season. We’re well-stocked with doses and are meticulously following the recommended…
Flu Season has Arrived!
Flu Season Has Arrived! The 2023-2024 flu season has officially arrived! We at West End Pediatrics want to keep our patients happy, healthy, and most definitely flu-free . With this in mind, here are some key facts on influenza prevention, detection, and treatment: How do I prevent the flu? Get your flu…
RSV prophylaxis/ Niservimab-Beyfortus
Introducing Nirsevimab (Beyfortus): A Breakthrough in RSV Prevention In recent weeks, a remarkable tool has emerged in our fight against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Nirsevimab, known by its brand name Beyfortus, has garnered both FDA approval and a CDC recommendation, marking a significant advancement in our ability to prevent hospitalizations and fatalities related to…
Flu Shot Visits 2023-2024 Season
Flu Clinic 2023-2024 Season Our flu vaccines have arrived! Dear Patients, We hope your family has been having a safe and healthy summer! It’s certainly been a year, unlike any other, and we hope everyone is happy and thriving. As we get ready for fall, we wanted to remind you that, per…
Covid 19 vaccine for ages 6 months-4 years
At long last, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized for emergency use two COVID-19 vaccines for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The FDA gave the green light on June 17 to both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (for children 6 months to 4 years old) and the Moderna vaccine (for children 6 months to 5 years…