Summer is a great time for children to get out and play, but it can also be a significant time for injuries and accidents. Make sure your children are wearing helmets when riding bikes and scooters. Always use sunscreen when playing outdoors. Never let children swim alone and make sure the adult watching them has
Walk-in hours are for established patients age 6 mo and old with acute onset symptoms (such as fever, earache, sore throat, minor injuries, etc.). There are no walk-in hours on the weekends. Walk-in patients will be seen in a first-come, first-served order. If you prefer to see a specific provider, you should call to schedule
High school sports forms for the 2026-2027 academic year can be completed now. Forms for fall sports will be due by August 10, 2026. Schedule your child’s annual physical now so that they can get their form completed and not miss any practice time this fall. Once your child’s form is signed, it is good
School is back which means it’s time to start thinking about flu shots. Last year we had an early and long flu season. The first cases occurred before Halloween and cases were rampant by Thanksgiving. We continued to see cases well into spring. The best way to combat the flu is to get a yearly
Deadlines for PIAA forms for spring sports are fast approaching. Please get your forms to our office prior to February 28th to be sure they are complete in time. Forms can be submitted through our online portal or dropped off at our office. If your child is not up to date on their wellness visit,
Students may be preparing to get back on to the sports field. Before this can happen, most school districts require students to undergo a sports physical before they can try-out or participate in any athletic team. When is the Best Time to Complete a Sports Physical? The optimal time to have a physical performed is
Please reach out now to schedule your annual Flu Shot! Drive through clinics return on select Sunday mornings in the fall, Columbus Day clinic October 10, 2022 and in office clinics every Tuesday and Thursday 3-5pm starting mid September. Every child 6 months and older should be vaccinated annually with Influenza vaccine. Flu shots can
A case of polio has recently been reported in an unvaccinated individual from Rockland County, New York. The polio vaccine is part of the routine pediatrics vaccine schedule and is required for schools. If your child is behind on any of their childhood vaccines, please reach out to our office to set up an appointment
Our vaccination of 6 mo to 5-year-olds is in full swing! COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for all children 6 months through 4 years of age. As pediatricians, we are overjoyed that all children now have access to this important vaccine. Pediatrics of Northeastern Pennsylvania will begin vaccine administration for any child in this age
On WVIA’s Call the Doctor segment, Dr Georgetti discusses children missing their well child visits due to the pandemic. Watch the view now..
