Wilmington Pediatrics
The AAP is recommending that kids who tested positive for COVID-19 and who exercise or play sports should be cleared by a physician. The AAP states ”Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should not exercise until they are cleared by a physician. … Continue reading
Due to the Winter Storm we will be closed on Tuesday Feb 2, 2021. We will re-open on Wednesday Feb 3, 2021. For Any urgent matters please call our answering service at 781-721-5068 and ask to speak with the doctor on call. … Continue reading
Influenza 2020-2021
Our supply of influenza vaccines has arrived!
The influenza immunization is now required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts childcare, pre-school, kindergarten, K-12, and colleges and universities.
The influenza vaccine is required by December 31 and we will administer it during regularly scheduled visits. … Continue reading
Per Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Influenza vaccine (Flu shot) will be required by December 31st, 2020 for all children older than 6 months who are enrolled in:
Child Care
Pre-School
K-12
Colleges and Universities
There are exemptions to this requirement for very specific medical reasons or for religious reasons. … Continue reading
A few words about SCHOOL/CAMP/COLLEGE FORMS:In the interest in keeping everyone safe, please download the most recent physical form from your Wilmington Pediatrics portal and send it in to your institution. If you can not access the portal, give us a call to walk you through the process. … Continue reading
We are working hard to accommodate the backlog of physicals of all ages, while meeting strict safety standards set forth by the DPH and CDC. You will notice some physical and many procedural changes to our practice. When we call to schedule you, … Continue reading
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Aunt Bertha, a leading social care network, which helps connect individuals and families to free and reduced-cost social services in their communities. … Continue reading
Updated Hours & Visits during the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Advisory
We wanted to update everyone regarding recent changes to our office hours and office visits during this challenging time.
From the start of the outbreak, we have refrained from seeing patients that are ill with fever and/or respiratory symptoms because we lack the resources and necessary personal protective equipment to screen for COVID-19. … Continue reading
To our patients and their families,
In effort to minimize COVID-19 exposure, we are updating our practice protocol as of Monday, March 16, 2020.
If your child has an appointment, only one parent/guardian should accompany the child to the visit and no siblings or others should come into the office. … Continue reading
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus … Continue reading
