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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
COVID Vaccines for 12 and up!
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…