An interesting story: Mrs. Lewis & I went to the Fairport Village Farmers’ Market today. We are fully vaccinated but still feel more comfortable wearing masks, even out doors. There was a sign saying “Masks are not necessary if you are fully vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated you must wear a mask.” There was
We received 30 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for our patients 12 years and up. Please call to schedule an appointment. We have access to as many doses as we need, but wanted to start small to ramp up the process. We will have enough vaccine for everyone who is eligible and wants it.
Beginning May 1st, Dr. Wirt and I will share after hours and weekend call with Legacy Pediatrics. We have known Dr. Janet Casey and Dr. Alice Taylor for years and are thrilled that they will share coverage with us. We are sorry to part ways with Pathway Pediatrics, but they have become part of Trillium
Currently anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. I have received numerous questions about whether or not I recommend the vaccine. I do recommend getting the vaccine. The vaccines are safe. The side effects are minimal. Most people experience side effects comparable to any other vaccine, sore arm and mild
Most of you have probably read or heard that starting April 6th, anyone 16 years and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. That is awesome news. Currently the Pfizer vaccine is approved for 16 years and older, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson 18 years and older. At this time, our office is unable
It is with great sadness that acknowledge the passing of Dr. David Shuttleworth on March 19th, 2021. Many of you will remember him as a doctor with whom I shared call. In 1981, he and Dr. Donald Frank (my pediatrician) welcomed me into the private practice of pediatrics. Dr. Shuttleworth, especially, become more than an
Happy March everyone. Hope you all are well. Starting today, we are sending out appointment reminders via text message and email. This is very dependent on whether or not we have up to date records so the rollout might be a little spotty. If you have a problem or have questions, please feel free to
Happy Valentine’s Day! It has been awhile… I guess it means there has been nothing pressing to pass on. From a COVID-19 standpoint, the numbers are improving with rates hovering around 2% now. It is still very important to wear masks, even 2, stay socially distanced and avoid contacts. On another note, as president of
Happy New Year I celebrated New Year’s Day be getting my first dose of the vaccine. I recently listened to a podcast with an infectious disease expert. One question posed to him was which is the best vaccine? The answer? The one that is available to you. Great answer. We are all thrilled that 2020
We all see the rising numbers of daily new cases, but on an individual note think we are all doing well, limiting contacts to “close” circles. In our practice, I have seen a huge jump in the numbers of positive tests. In September, it took me ordering 98 tests before seeing my first positive case.
