Updated information on the COVID-19 vaccine and COVID-19 bivalent booster information was released last week. The COVID-19 bivalent booster is now available for 5-11 year-olds in our clinics at well child checks and at our Saturday vaccine clinics. Please see our website for further details for dates and online booking information for the Saturday [...]
There has been a recall of some Abbott brand ready-to-feed liquid formulas. Please see below for more information about this recall and a link for affected lot numbers: Affected Lot Numbers: https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/2-fl-oz-recall-information.html Abbott FAQ: https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/2oz-faq.html October 2022 - 2 fl oz Ready-to-Feed Liquid Product Recall Information Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain [...]
Dear Blue Fish families, We have just added a video on Vomit and Diarrhea on the Blue Fish YouTube channel. You can watch it here: Vomit and Diarrhea All videos: Blue Fish YouTube Channel Thank you, Blue Fish Pediatrics
Dear Blue Fish families, Below is helpful information from the AAP about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children turning 5: Children who will turn from age 4 years to 5 years: The FDA authorization of these vaccine products allows children who will turn from age 4 years to 5 years between any doses in the primary series [...]
Blue Fish families: Blue Fish Pediatrics will be hosting a one-day vaccine clinic for the COVID-19 Pfizer immunization for children 6 months through <5 years old this Saturday, June 25 at ONLY the Memorial location. Any Blue Fish patient of any of our 8 offices is welcome to register online for an appointment at our [...]
The 2022 summer newsletter is now available! You can view/download it here: 2022 Summer Newsletter For well child visits this summer, we encourage you to make your appointment sooner than later. Please do not delay calling to schedule this appointment until the week before school starts; otherwise it is highly likely you will not [...]
The COVID-19 vaccine booster for children 5 up to 12 years old has been approved by both the FDA and the CDC. It is to be administered five months after the second dose of the primary series. We will offer the booster shot at all well child, sick, and shot only visits during normal [...]
Blue Fish Families, Please read this helpful article from the American Academy of Pediatrics that has tips on what to do as we deal with the national baby formula shortage: https://healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/are-there-shortages-of-infant-formula-due-to-COVID-19.aspx The following graphic shows store brand alternatives: https://bluefishmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Formula-Alternatives.pdf Thank you. Blue Fish Pediatrics
UPDATE: March 4, 2022 Dear Blue Cross Blue Shield Families, You may have received correspondence from BCBS that your Blue Fish Provider will be out of network. We are happy to announce that all Blue Fish providers will remain in network, with no lapse in coverage, effective March 1, 2022 despite the ongoing negotiations between [...]
Recent studies show a reduction in adverse events and improvement in immune protection following an 8-week interval (rather than a 3-week interval) between COVID-19 vaccine doses #1 and #2 for ages 18 – 39 years old. Based on these studies, we will start recommending the 8-week spacing interval for all patients eligible to receive [...]
