While we try to take care of refills as quickly as possible, refills for controlled substance prescriptions requested after 12 pm or on weekends or holidays are not guaranteed to be sent to the pharmacy the same day. All prescriptions will be sent to the pharmacy within 24 hours or the next business day. It
2017 recommendations now indicate that 2-3 servings per week of certain fish while pregnant are beneficial for fetal brain development. You should still avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico, orange roughy, marlin, and bigeye tuna because of mercury content, but concerns about mercury ingestion from other fish are no longer a
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Children should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible, up to the limits of their car safety seat. This will include virtually all children under 2 years of age and most children up to age 4. Once they have been turned around, children should remain in a forward-facing car safety seat up to that seat’s
I just found two articles on the American Academy of Pediatrics parent’s website www.healthychildren.org that are worth reading. Urgent Care Center: Is it Worth the No-Wait? https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/Pages/Nonemergency-Acute-Care-AAP-Policy-Explained.aspx 10 Common Childhood Illness and Their Treatments https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/treatments/Pages/10-Common-Childhood-Illnesses-and-Their-Treatments.aspx
Can’t believe it is that time of year again. Please provide us with some lead time for any school forms that have been sitting around. We do our best to complete them within 48 hours but during busy times it can take longer. Also, while we aim to do so, refills for controlled substances prescriptions
Sunshine is a much welcomed change to Rochester NY, but please remember to use sunscreen and reapply every hour while outdoors. Also, make sure everyone is drinking enough water when playing outdoors. Have a wonderful July!
Congratulations to all my patients who have graduated high school and college. What great times for you!! Congratulations to all who have successfully finished another year of school on the path to graduation in the future. Please have a happy and safe summer vacation. For all of those who are student athletes, please do not
It’s that time of year again. If your children play outdoors, check them for ticks nightly. Ticks need to be attached for more than 36 hours and engorged to have the potential of transmitting Lyme Disease or another infection. Preventative treatment is not usually recommended. Checking for ticks when coming in for the evening is the
We are proud to once again sponsor the 22nd Stroll for Strong Kids. Unfortunately, because I have to be in the office on Saturday, we will not have a “team” but it is a wonderful event if you have a chance to go. Please support our Children’s Hospital. It is a “gem.”
