Andorra Pediatrics Newsletter Update
Happy fall! We hope everyone has a safe and happy spooky season! See the attached news article for some helpful Halloween safety tips.

Hopefully many of you have had a chance to read our portal message regarding our exciting merge with Advocare; please read this message if you have not done so already, to help us prepare for our transition to Advocare Andorra Pediatrics! We are excited for this new opportunity and want to reassure you all that our commitment to your families and your child's health will not change. 


Flu shots are here! We are awaiting a shipment of the newest COVID vaccine in office in the next week or two. We will continue to offer the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine for ages 6 months-4 years, and will have Moderna for ages 5 and up. 

As of this summer, our office has gone mask-optional, however if you are having COVID 19 symptoms we do ask you wear a mask to your visit for the safety of the office and other patients.


*****CoVid-19 Vaccines update****

We are awaiting a shipment of the newest COVID vaccine in office in the next week or two. We will continue to offer the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine for ages 6 months-4 years, and will have Moderna for ages 5 and up. 

Symptoms (usually mild) similar to the Flu, but these only last a few days.  The symptoms are a good indicator that your body is responding to the vaccine.  The benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the short-term side effects. 

We are recommending that everyone who is eligible for the vaccine, look for a location to get signed up.   Please feel free to discuss any concerns about this vaccine with our office.

COVID-19 PCR Test

If you have a concern about a Covid-19 exposure to you or your child, please call our office to set up a Video visit.  If we feel you or your child needs a Covid-19 test, we are doing these outside the office by the Suite 9 entrance.  We will give you a time to come for the culture.  Results have been coming back in 24-48 hours (sent out to LabCorp).

Office Safety

It is very safe to come to our office for your child's scheduled Well visit.

1. We have set up Lucite dividers in our front reception area to provide extra protection for you and our employees. 
2. Everyone on our staff has had 2 of the Covid-19 vaccines.  
3. We have installed special air cleaners in our Heating/AC system that effectively filters out bacteria and viruses. 
4. All rooms are cleaned with alcohol before every patient is seen in that room.
5. All staff always wear gloves and masks when interacting with families.
   

Video Visits

If we feel the fever and/or symptoms your child is having may be caused by Covid-19 (known or possible exposure at school, daycare, college, etc.), we will have you bring your child to the office and have a Covud-19 test done outside Suite 9 (rear of building).

Newsletter Articles
Please read these each week as they will be changed regularly and provide information that covers many current Pediatric issues.  Our initial introduction letter will be updated about our office changes monthly.

Visit our Web Site: www.AndorraPediatrics.com  for handouts that discuss many common problems families face.  See our "Rash" section that shows pictures of many of the rashes your child may experience over the years.