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…
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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…
Formula Shortage
As you have seen and experienced, there is a nationwide infant formula shortage. We are fielding many questions about what to do during this stressful time. Please look below for answers to some of the FAQs that we are fielding during this time. Why is there a formula shortage? When will it end? Supply chain…
COVID-19 Vaccine for the 5-11 age group
Now that the weather is officially brisk, we hope everyone’s fall season is going well! After the success of our flu clinic last week (thank you to all who came!), it’s now time to push on to the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. As many of you may be aware, pediatricians may now vaccinate children aged…
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…