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RSV Preventive Antibody Information
RSV Preventive Antibody Information Frequently Asked Questions What You Need To Know About RSV Prevention An RSV preventive antibody injection for babies younger than 8 months of age is now available. If your baby is younger than 8 months old and not scheduled for a well child appointment in the next four weeks call our…
Read MoreMonkeypox in Children FAQs
Monkeypox in Children Frequently Asked Questions Keep you and your child’s VACCINES up to date DOWNLOAD THE PDF 1. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. The monkeypox virus is in the same family of viruses that causes smallpox, an infection that has been long eradicated. Monkey pox got…
Read MoreCOVID-19 & Other Respiratory Illnesses: How Are They Different?
Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever. Is it a cold? The flu? Or are they symptoms of COVID? Some COVID, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cold symptoms can be alike. But there are some clues that set each of these common viruses apart. Even with masks and vaccines, contagious viruses are…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Polio and the Recent Outbreak in New York
Stamford Pediatrics administers IPV, the injected form of Polio vaccine to all of our patients starting at 2 months of age. There is no cure for Polio, thus prevention is critical. Please see the attached articles for detailed information.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update | June 2022
COVID Testing Fee Update Government funding for free COVID testing is running out. Some providers have run out of funds entirely while some providers will be running out shortly. Therefore, you may start being charged as part of your insurance benefit, similar to the cost of any other lab test. If you don’t have insurance, you…
Read MoreCOVID Vaccine Booster Update For Patients 12 To 17 Years Old
Stamford Pediatric Associates endorses and encourages the FDA-authorized Pfizer booster for 16 and 17 year olds six months after completion of their two-dose primary series. For more information about COVID 19 vaccinations click the link below. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted unanimously on November 2nd 2021 to…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information Important COVID-19 Vaccine Information September 2022 COVID-19 Update COVID Vaccine Update for 6mos.- 4 year olds COVID vaccines are now available for all infants and children older than 6 months of age. The physicians at Stamford Pediatrics uniformly endorse and encourage COVID-19 vaccination in all of our patients greater than 6 months…
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COVID-19 Information Stay up to date with the latest information! Important COVID-19 Updates and FAQ’s Below you’ll find answers to your most commonly asked questions. If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, please contact us at Stamford Office, 203-324-4109 or Darien Office, 203-655-3307. Return To Sports Post COVID Infection Applies to athletes…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update 4-2-2020
Important Information Regarding Office Safety and NEW FAST TRACK Well Child Visits How is Stamford Pediatrics keeping patients safe during COVID19? This has been a stressful time for everyone, particularly because information on the virus is changing every day. The doctors at Stamford Pediatrics are reviewing recommendations by the CDC, The American Academy of Pediatrics,…
Read MorePCMH Quality Improvement Results
Stamford Pediatrics has an ongoing continuous quality improvement program. The goal of this program is to improve performance for: Preventative Care – Things we do to keep you well (vaccines) Reduction of Health Care Costs – Delivering quality care for the minimum cost Response to Patient Feedback – We strive to work on areas patients…
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