As of yesterday, the FDA has updated the recommendation for COVID vaccine schedules-to include increased use of the bivalent COVID vaccines and phase out the original monovalent COVID vaccines.
https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/24110/FDA-simplifies-COVID-vaccine-dosing-all-mRNA
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As of April 1st, 2023, our office will be moving to a masking optional policy.
We encourage those with sick symptoms to continue to wear a mask in the office.
All providers and staff members will continue to mask if requested as well – … Continue reading
There has been an increase in medication shortages at pharmacies recently. With certain medications, parents and patients are able to get the medication transferred directly by the pharmacist to a different location if the pharmacy is the same company (such as a Walgreens to a Walgreens). … Continue reading
COVID bivalent booster vaccine age 6 month +
Update: We anticipate approval of the COVID bivalent booster vaccine for ages 6 months and above in the coming month. For those interested in the bivalent booster vaccine for this age range, see indications listed below. … Continue reading
We are seeing a large increase in the number of viral illnesses circulating in the community. Particularly we are seeing more RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and are just beginning to see flu cases as well. There is an unusually high number of children requiring medical care for these illnesses for this time of the year, … Continue reading
Use My Chart to Schedule Flu Vaccination
Every year we offer Flu Clinics for our families, and this year we are hoping to simplify the process by using MyChart to schedule clinic appointments. We will not be accepting walk-ins for flu vaccines this year. … Continue reading
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recently sent out communications to families regarding routine vaccinations not being up-to-date. Please view the link at the bottom of this message for the state information regarding this message.
If you would like to double check your child’s immunization status you can view their immunization record. … Continue reading
This weekend, COVID vaccines were approved by the FDA and CDC for children ages 6 months-5 years. We will be offering the Pfizer COVID vaccine in our office for this age range. We are working on getting the doses for younger children in our office and ready to go-the office will post again and send MyChart blast messaging when scheduling is available. … Continue reading
The Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine was recently approved by the FDA and CDC advisory committees for ages 5 and up. The booster dose can be given 5 months after the 2nd dose in the original series. A nurse appointment to receive the booster dose can be made on MyChart. … Continue reading
The formula shortage has been affecting many of our patients. Please see below for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics and an infographic on cross brand substitution options.
Reminder: making homemade formula or adding extra water to formula can be dangerous for infants. … Continue reading