- WHAT’S YOUR PULSE? -
Is It OK To See My
Pediatrician During
COVID-19?
By Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP -
Yes! Your pediatrician's office is open and taking extra steps to
make sure you and your children are safe when you come in.
Now more than ever, it is especially important that families stay
connected to their pediatrician and their medical home. Your
pediatrician cares about the health of your baby, child, or teen
and is happy to talk to you about anything including medicines,
illnesses, injuries, and behavior issues.
In the office. Even though families are staying home to prevent
the spread of COVID-19, there are still important reasons why
you should bring your child into the office, including:
• Newborn visits after a baby is born.
• To stay up-to-date on immunizations.
• For hearing and vision screenings.
• To monitor growth, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
• To check labs for things like anemia.
• To check on developmental milestones.
• To treat infections or injuries.
emergency departments are still seeing and treating patients
and are following all recommended steps to keep patients and
families safe.
Celebration Pediatrics - Here for you. We know parents are
really scared. But pediatricians are still here and are ready to
help you care for your child. If your child is sick, injured, or
struggling emotionally, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and
call your pediatrician. We are working hard to make sure we can
care for your child and keep everyone safe. Give our office a
call at 407-566-9700 with any questions or concerns.
Adolescent health concerns such as menstrual care and
depression screening. Pediatricians are taking steps to make
sure it's as safe as possible for visits that need to happen in
person. Some offices have separated “sick" and “well" areas
of their clinic or are having newborns come in earlier in the day
before any other patients. Calling ahead is important so your
pediatrician can advise you on the best way to come in.
Video visits. For other kinds of appointments, many pediatricians
are now offering video visits. Call your pediatrician's
office to see if this is available for your child or teen.
What to do if your child gets sick? If your child has been
exposed to COVID-19, or you are concerned about your
child's symptoms, call your pediatrician immediately.
Sometimes It is hard to tell how sick your child is. A trip to the
hospital is usually not needed for a simple cold or cough, mild
diarrhea, constipation, temper tantrums, or sleep problems.
Call your pediatrician for any concerns you may have about
your child's health.
Emergencies. If you feel you need to call 911, trust your
instincts and call. Otherwise, it is generally a good idea to
check in with your pediatrician first. Sometimes they can help
over the phone or will help coordinate other kinds of care for
your child without going to the hospital.
Most importantly, do not avoid calling your pediatrician or
worry that a trip to the clinic or hospital will put you or your
child at higher risk for COVID-19. Doctor's offices and
WE HAVE REOPENED!
With a full range of safety measures in place.
Same great team. Same great food and drinks!
407.566.2526 l 721 FRONT STREET
thecelebrationtowntavern.com
“Where everyone is a regular.”
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