Dear patients, The FDA has officially approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for kids/teens 12 years and older! This is amazing news — finally, light at the end of the tunnel — and we’re pleased to have so many patients interested in getting their vaccine at West End Peds. We have applied…
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School/Day Care Guidelines for returning to school
With kids going back to school, it is useful to have some guidance on testing and procedures for a safe return to school. Below a helpful algorithm for school nurses and parents alike from the AAP and the Washington University Pediatrics and Adolescent Ambulatory Research Consortium.
Return to School During COVID-19
Please read this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding returning to school this fall. A big question many parents have right now is what can help keep kids safe from COVID-19 when they go back to school. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)advises schools to start with a goal of having students physically…
Preparing for COVID19 at home/ Isolation room
We hope everyone is doing well and staying safe! First of all, we wanted to commend you for your efforts to stay at home — from our talks with patients; it seems like everyone is prioritizing social distancing, which is excellent. We also wanted to share some advice on how to prepare for the improbable…
COVID-19 , new hours of operation.
Dear Patients; We hope you and your family are staying safe and well during this unprecedented time. Throughout this ongoing ordeal, your health is our top priority. As you know, we at West End Pediatrics are adhering to our usual business hours and have implemented strict sanitizing practices to mitigate the spread of germs in…
Flu Season!
As fate would have it, it’s that time of year again — the dreaded flu season. It is our strong recommendation that patients 6 months old and above receive the flu vaccine, and to this end, we are offering both the flu shot and the flu mist. Although we recommend the shot, we’ve outlined the…