Health Resources
Vaccines & Seasonal Illness
Current Alerts
What we want families to know right now
Health Alert
Check your child’s MMR status
With measles activity being tracked across New York State, the single best protection is being up to date on MMR. If you are unsure of your child’s immunization record, call the office or check the Patient Portal — we can confirm it and schedule a catch-up dose if one is needed.
Medication
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) remains safe
We know that recent news reports may have raised questions about acetaminophen (Tylenol) and safety. After some review of the reports, we feel that acetaminophen remains a safe medicine for children when used appropriately for reducing fever and pain.
We have always recommended that acetaminophen can be used when children are uncomfortable with higher fevers or pain. Low grade fevers do not require treatment, since fever itself is the body’s natural response to infection.
Vaccines
Flu, RSV and COVID-19
The Flu Vaccine
The flu vaccine will be available and offered at all scheduled visits on the Well Side of the office starting at the end of September 2025. The flu vaccine will also be available at separately scheduled “nurse visits” starting October–November.
The RSV Vaccine
The COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19
The basics, in plain language
What is COVID-19?
How does it spread?
What are the symptoms?
What are severe complications?
What should I do if my child has symptoms?
- First, call your primary care provider and explain the symptoms and any recent travel history or close contact with someone who has been ill.
- Before seeking health care, call ahead to the facility and tell them your situation. They will give you instructions on how to get care without exposing other people.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your elbow, not your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.