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.
As 2020 (good riddance to a really difficult year) comes to a close, we are all looking forward to a better 2021. But let me add that there have been many wonderful and happy events in 2020, like the births of babies, (our new grandson included), weddings and other life cycle celebrations, and graduations to
Oops. I have missed a few days:
Today’s Do Good Thought Do something helpful for a family member or friend. Given the increased numbers of COVID cases and hospitalizations in the Finger Lakes region (the highest in NY right now), I think wearing a mask and avoiding crowds would be a good idea. Stay safe.
Please take a moment to remember Pearl Harbor and all the Americans who were killed on that day. The number of positive cases of COVID-19 tests continue to rise as do the hospitalizations. A vaccine is on the horizon but there is still much to learn about it, including how long the immunity will last.
