COVID-19
COVID-19 Update 03/31/23:
We have received the new Pfizer Covid Bivalent booster for children ages 6 months to 4 years old. This dose is given as the 3rd dose in the series or, if your child has already received 3 doses of the original vaccine, they are now eligible for a 4th booster dose at least 2 months after their 3rd dose. We also have the Pfizer Covid Bivalent booster vaccine for those ages 5 and up. This vaccine includes protection against the original strain of Sars CoV2 as well as the new Omicron subvariants BA 4 and BA 5. Patients and parents in this age group who received their original 2 doses, or a booster at least 2 months ago are eligible for this new booster. If your child received their first doses elsewhere, we can still give them their second or booster dose. Please call us or email us at [email protected] to schedule. Click here to view our latest newsletter.
Rapid Testing update:
We have an in office rapid antigen tests for Covid-19 and influenza. We do not test for RSV (Respiratory syncitial virus). You can also conduct a home test for Covid if your child is sick with fever, respiratory, or gastrointestinal symptoms. Please remember that sometimes children will test negative the first time only to test positive 2-3 days later. So if they are still sick, retest. Also, there are many other viruses circulating right now including adenovirus, enterovirus, rhinovirus, human metapneumovirus to name just a few. We cannot identify all of these viruses, but the treatment for all viruses include fluids, medicines for fever, and time. Feel free to bring them into the office at any point if you have concerns.
This is a rapidly changing situation, and we will keep you updated as recommendations change. Thank you for your continued trust in us as your pediatricians. Here are links to the CDC website, GA dept. of health, and the AAP website for parents: