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…
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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 RECALL
Last week the FDA announced a recall on several Abbott/Similac products due to potential contamination. The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if: the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and the expiration…
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…