Dear West End Pediatrics Families, We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you—West End Pediatrics is moving to a brand new office space in Suite 322, just a few floors down in the same building! Our move is scheduled for May 11th, and we could not be more excited about what this new…
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Early Measles Vaccinattion Recommendation
Dear Families, Due to recent measles cases reported in Washington, DC, we are recommending early measles vaccination for certain age groups as a precaution. • Infants 6–11 months: may receive an early measles (MMR) vaccine. Please note that this dose does not count toward the routine 12-month vaccination, and your child will still need the standard doses at…
AAP vaccine schedule
At a time when parents, pediatricians and the public are looking for clear guidance and accurate information, this ill-considered decision will sow further chaos and confusion and erode confidence in immunizations. This is no way to make our country healthier. “During this uncertain time, the AAP will continue to publish our own childhood vaccine recommendations.…
Boo to the Flu! Join us in costume for treats, fun, and protection this Halloween
We hope your family has had a safe and healthy summer! As flu season approaches, we’d like to share some important information about scheduling your child’s flu shot. We have plenty of flu shots available, along with the Moderna COVID vaccine for children ages 6 months to 12 years. You can easily schedule a flu…
On Call Service Outage Restored
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…
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…