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Blue Fish Fairfield Welcomes Dr. Aubrey Hill
We are excited to announce that Dr. Aubrey Hill (far right in above picture) has joined our Fairfield practice! She is accepting new patients now and she will begin seeing patients on May 2, [...]
Update for Blue Cross Blue Shield Families
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 [...]
Recommended Interval Between COVID-19 Vaccinations
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 [...]
Recall on Certain Powdered Infant Formulas
The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if: • the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and • the code on the [...]
Updated CDC Guidance for Omicron
Blue Fish Parents, The CDC recently updated its guidance regarding isolation and quarantine periods for the Omicron variant: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html We are currently working on updating our COVID-19 Self-Assessment tool accordingly and we will communicate [...]
Delay in COVID-19 Vaccine for Younger Kids (6m-5y)
Blue Fish Parents, Please read the article below to find out why the Pfizer vaccine has been delayed for younger children (6 months to 5 years): Why did the Pfizer young kids trial fail? [...]
FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids
Blue Fish Parents, Here is a helpful FAQ from the AAP / Texas Pediatric Society about the COVID-19 pediatric vaccine: https://bluefishmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/final-covid19-vaccine-faqs-for-parents-12.8-draft.pdf Blue Fish Pediatrics
Blue Fish COVID-19 Pediatric / Flu Vaccine Clinics
Dear Blue Fish families, We will be offering both the COVID-19 pediatric vaccine (5-11 years old) and the flu vaccine at the remaining Saturday clinics as seen below: Saturday, November 13 8AM-1PM (3 locations) [...]
Blue Fish COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine Clinics
Dear Blue Fish families, We are very excited to announce that we now have the COVID-19 pediatric vaccine (ages 5-11) in stock. Blue Fish will be one of the many places our patients will [...]
Baby Arham Needs You
Dear Blue Fish Family, The news of a cancer diagnosis can rock any family. When the diagnosis is for a 3-month-old boy, it can feel even more desperate. Arham is now 5-months-old and undergoing [...]
Before the Stork
We are excited to partner with Before The Stork to offer prenatal and adoptive education for busy parents-to-be, as well as in-home breastfeeding consultations. Before the Stork provides affirming care to all families. Group [...]
Information about Measles
February 5, 2019 Dear Blue Fish Parents, As you may know, Houston is now dealing with the beginnings of a measles outbreak. Five cases have been confirmed as of February 4, 2019. Measles is [...]
Now Open! Sienna
Our 7th and newest location in Sienna is now open! We are now taking appointments for Dr. Shannon Crane and Dr. David Deray. If you would like to become a new patient with us at [...]
Partnering with Children’s Memorial Hermann
Children’s Memorial Hermann and Blue Fish Pediatrics are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at providing families in the Greater Houston area with easier access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for kids. The new partnership, Blue Fish Pediatrics, [...]
Dr. Amanda Ransom Joining Greater Heights
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Amanda Ransom (center in above picture) will be the newest doctor at our Greater Heights location! She will begin seeing patients in August 2018. If you would [...]
Greater Heights – Now Open!
Our location in Greater Heights is now open and we are taking appointments! Blue Fish Greater Heights 1900 N. Loop W., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77018 Phone: (713) 461-8070 bluefishgreaterheights@bluefishmd.com Parking: There is free parking [...]
2017-2018 Flu Season Newsletter
Parents of Blue Fish Pediatrics, The 2017-2018 flu season is quickly approaching. To help you get prepared, our 2017-2018 Flu Season newsletter (specific to each location) is now available. Please click on the link [...]
New Offices Coming Soon
We will be opening two new offices soon! Blue Fish Woodlands, September 2017* Dr. Caleb Choe, Dr. Judy Rhee, Dr. Claudia Hong 920 Medical Plaza Dr., Suite 530 Shenandoah, TX 77380 (832) 562-2009 bluefishwoodlands@bluefishmd.com [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Coadministration
Per the CDC, the COVID-19 vaccine may now be coadministered with other vaccines. Please read an excerpt from the CDC article below: COVID-19 Coadministration Full article: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html#Coadministration
COVID-19 Vaccine Sites for Adolescents
Here are a few links to vaccination sites for adolescents: Harris County Vaccine Hub Map https://tdem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3700a84845c5470cb0dc3ddace5c376b Memorial Hermann COVID Vaccine https://www.memorialhermann.org/services/conditions/coronavirus/texas-vaccine-hub Houston Methodist https://www.houstonmethodist.org/texas-vaccine-hub/ State Vaccine Schedule Site (Texas HHS) https://getthevaccine.dshs.texas.gov/txces/s/?language=en_US [...]
Dr. Jung’s Blog Post About COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
Please read Dr. Jung's blog post about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents. www.peterjung.blogspot.com
NY Times: FDA to Authorize Pfizer Vaccines for Adolescents
New York Times: F.D.A to Authorize Pfizer Vaccine for Adolescents by Early Next Week
Blue Fish COVID-19 Vaccine Statement
There are currently three COVID vaccines available to the public, Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen. Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen are approved for use in patients 18 years old and older. The Pfizer [...]
Blue Fish Policy Regarding Masks and COVID-19 Protocols
With respect to Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34, Blue Fish Pediatrics has no intentions of changing any of its policies and practices related to COVID-19 at this time. As recommended by the CDC, [...]
10 Things You Need to Know about Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Here is an informative article about toxic heavy metals in baby food: https://kidseatincolor.com/toxic-baby-food/?fbclid=IwAR3lj0R07L6b2ZlfYayP5wjYXi_onv74L7sjKTIOswFQ-cVGEuWpf-Ljfds
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ & Chart
Here is an informative link with COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ: https://www.nejm.org/covid-vaccine/faq Below is a COVID-19 Vaccine chart that we hope you will find helpful as well.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & the COVID-19 Vaccine
Here is a helpful blog post about pregnancy, breastfeeding and the COVID-19 vaccine. https://women.texaschildrens.org/blog/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-covid-19-vaccinequestions/
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