RSV Immunization (Beyfortus) is now available for babies under 8 months of age who have not previously been immunized and mom has not been vaccinated during pregnancy. We strongly recommend this immunization to keep your baby healthy. Send a portal message or call us to schedule. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common viral illness in the Fall and Winter that affects the respiratory tract. While some children experience mild symptoms like a bad cold (cough, nasal congestion) other children (particularly infants) may develop more severe lung disease requiring oxygen/ hospitalization. RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants. There are two types of immunizations to help prevent your baby from developing serious illness from RSV. This immunization is different from traditional vaccines--it is a dose of pre-made antibodies against RSV given to your baby (in a traditional vaccine the patient's immune system makes the antibodies in response to the vaccine). Antibody injections have been given safely for infection prevention for many years. This immunization will significantly decrease the risk of serious complications and hospitalizations from RSV and is very safe with very few side effects. For more information check out: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/RSV-immunizations-new-ways-to-protect-babies.aspx
It is hard to believe flu season is right around the corner! I strongly recommend flu vaccine every Fall for everyone age 6 months and older . In an effort to make getting your family’s flu vaccines as simple and quick as possible this year we will be holding two drive-thru flu vaccine clinics right outside our office and several in-office clinics BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on the following dates: DRIVE-THRU: Saturday October 4th 9am-12pm DRIVE-THRU: Saturday October 18th 9am-12pm IN-OFFICE: Tuesday September 30th 4-5pm IN-OFFICE: Monday October 6th 4-5pm WE EXPECT COVID VACCINES TO BE AVAILABLE SOON. If you are interested in your child receiving a COVID vaccine please mark this on your appointment request. For Saturday drive-thru clinic --when you enter our parking lot please turn RIGHT to join the vaccine line (one-way only around our building). Parents are also welcome and encouraged to get their flu vaccines with their child(ren) but ALL recipients must be pre-registered and have appointments (due to time constraints we will not be able to “add on” anyone without an appointment). In order to make this process smooth and successful it is VERY IMPORTANT that your child is dressed appropriately. Most of the time children will remain in their seats for their vaccine. Infants/ toddlers < 2 years will receive the vaccine in their thigh—they must be wearing loose shorts, snap-type (legless) onesie or diaper only. Their thighs MUST be exposed (you can cover their legs with a blanket prior to the vaccine). Children age 2+ and adults will receive the vaccine in their upper arm—they should wear short sleeves. We will not be able to push up long sleeves or take time to remove the arm from the shirt. It is extremely important patients are dressed appropriately and ready for their vaccine when you drive up — we will not have time to accommodate wardrobe changes. If your child is not dressed appropriately you will be asked to pull out of the vaccine line and park your car to make any necessary changes and then rejoin the back of the line. - Children in 5-point harness car seats should remain bucked in their car seats. - Children in booster seats (using a seat belt) or in standard seat with seat belts should remain in their seat if they are able to hold still on their own . For children who may need assistance holding still a parent may place them on their lap. -If your child has significant difficulty during vaccines we recommend you call to schedule a separate in-office appointment instead where we will be able to devote more time to your child’s needs. To schedule please send a portal message titled “Schedule Flu Vaccine” with your preferred date/ time. We anticipate spots will fill fast!
Henrietta Pediatrics' clothing closet now has Spring/ Summer clothes available! We try to stock clothes from newborn to age 12, though availability will fluctuate based on donations. If your child’s outgrown clothes are collecting dust in the closet why not donate to a good cause? We are accepting donations of gently used children’s clothing, jackets, and shoes to pass along to our families who would very much appreciate your generosity. You may drop off donations to our office anytime we are open. Items should be in good, gently-used condition. If you are in need of clothing for your child(ren) please send a portal message (choose “clothing closet request”) with requested size and items.
The office will be closed from Saturday April 12th- Sunday April 20th. Greece Pediatric Medicine in on call for urgent medical needs during this time: 585-504-6504. Their office is located at 3208 Latta Rd suite 10. Medication refill requests may be sent through your portal--please allow 3 business days. Portal messages will NOT be reviewed during this time--all medical needs should be addressed with Greece Pediatrics if it cannot wait until the office re-opens. Additional information is availble using the “symptom checker” or medical library on our website: https://henriettapediatrics.com/Resources/Is-Your-Child-Sick https://henriettapediatrics.com/Resources/Medical-Library
RSV Immunization (Beyfortus) is now available for babies under 8 months of age who have not previously been immunized. We strongly recommend this immunization to keep your baby healthy. Send a portal message or call us to schedule. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common viral illness in the Fall and Winter that affects the respiratory tract. While some children experience mild symptoms like a bad cold (cough, nasal congestion) other children (particularly infants) may develop more severe lung disease requiring oxygen/ hospitalization. RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants. There are two types of immunizations to help prevent your baby from developing serious illness from RSV. For expectant mothers between 32-36 weeks gestation there is an immunization called ABRYSVO. Talk to your OB about this vaccine. When moms receive this vaccine their body makes antibodies against the RSV virus which are then passed onto the baby. This gives your baby immune fighting cells to protect against RSV. We strongly encourage moms to receive this vaccine in the last trimester of preganancy. If mom did not receive this vaccine then baby can receive the immunization Beyfortus (nirsevimab). This immunization is different from traditional vaccines--it is a dose of pre-made antibodies against RSV given to your baby (in a traditional vaccine the patient's immune system makes the antibodies in response to the vaccine). Antibody injections have been given safely for infection prevention for many years. This immunization will significantly decrease the risk of serious complications and hospitalizations from RSV and is very safe with very few side effects. Newborns who are born between October-March will be able to receive the immunization at birth prior to hospital discharge (if mom was not vaccinated). If your baby is born during this time I strongly encourage you to provide this immunization for your baby in the hospital if it is available at the time of delivery to provide the best protection. For older babies under 8 months they can receive the immunization in the office. For more information check out: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/vaccines/protect-infants.html
It is hard to believe flu season is right around the corner! I strongly recommend flu vaccine every Fall for everyone age 6 months and older . In an effort to make getting your family’s flu vaccines as simple and quick as possible this year we will be holding two drive-thru flu vaccine clinics right outside our office and one in-office clinic BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on the following dates: DRIVE-THRU: Saturday September 14th 9am-12pm DRIVE-THRU: Saturday October 26th 9am-12pm IN-OFFICE: Wednesday September 25th 3pm-4:30pm When you enter our parking lot please turn RIGHT to join the vaccine line (one-way only around our building). Parents are also welcome and encouraged to get their flu vaccines with their child(ren) but ALL recipients must be pre-registered and have appointments (due to time constraints we will not be able to “add on” anyone without an appointment). In order to make this process smooth and successful it is VERY IMPORTANT that your child is dressed appropriately. Most of the time children will remain in their seats for their vaccine. Infants/ toddlers < 2 years will receive the vaccine in their thigh—they must be wearing loose shorts, snap-type (legless) onesie or diaper only. Their thighs MUST be exposed (you can cover their legs with a blanket prior to the vaccine). Children age 2+ and adults will receive the vaccine in their upper arm—they should wear short sleeves. We will not be able to push up long sleeves or take time to remove the arm from the shirt. It is extremely important patients are dressed appropriately and ready for their vaccine when you drive up — we will not have time to accommodate wardrobe changes. If your child is not dressed appropriately you will be asked to pull out of the vaccine line and park your car to make any necessary changes and then rejoin the back of the line. - Children in 5-point harness car seats should remain bucked in their car seats. - Children in booster seats (using a seat belt) or in st andard seat with seat belts should remain in their seat if they are able to hold still on their own. For children who may need assistance holding still a parent may place them on their lap. -If your child has significant difficulty during vaccines we recommend you call to schedule a separate in-office appointment instead where we will be able to devote more time to your child’s needs. To schedule please send a portal message titled “Flu Vaccine Appointment” with your preferred date/ time. We anticipate spots will fill fast!
Henrietta Pediatrics is starting a clothing closet! Are your child’s outgrown clothes collecting dust in the closet? Want to make sure they go to a good cause? We are accepting donations of gently used children’s clothing, jackets, shoes (and books) to pass along to our families who would very much appreciate your generosity. You may drop off donations to our office anytime we are open. Items should be in good, gently-used condition. If you are in need of clothing for your child(ren) please send a portal message (choose “clothing closet request” option, please send a separate portal for each child) with requested size and items. It may take a little time to accumulate enough donations to be able to distribute.
