The flu vaccine is now available in our office!! For Social distancing purposes we now have only online booking for the flu vaccine clinics and ALL flu shot appointments must be booked online. We will have spots available during the week and on certain weekends. Dates will become available 2 weeks in advance. Please do…
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Attestation form for return to school or day care
We understand that children and families will be faced with questions of when their children can be sent back to school or daycare. The position of the Vaughan Pediatric Clinic, the Pediatric Section of the OMA and the Ontario Medical Association’s position is that doctor’s notes for clearance to return to work, school, daycare or…
Prescriptions not required for generic /behind the counter acetaminophen (tyelnol)
From the Ontario Medical Association: Prescriptions not required for children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen There is an ongoing nationwide shortage of over-the-counter children’s liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen products due to increased demand; however, prescriptions are still not required to purchase over-the-counter children’s liquid acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Pharmacists may have bulk stock bottles of liquid acetaminophen or…
Covid vaccines for children 6months to 5 years
Children 6months to 5years of age are now able to receive Moderna Covid vaccines. You can book your child’s Covid Vaccine via the Ontario Vaccine website: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/
Abbott brand infant formula recall information and alternatives
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-abbott-brand-powdered-infant-formula-products-recalled-due-cronobacter Abbott is recalling certain Abbott brand powdered infant formula products from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella contamination. The Link above indicates the products involved in the recall Most people who consume these products will be asymptomatic Symptoms to watch for: fever bloody diarrhea persisting vomiting severe abdominal cramping unusual rash associated with high fever…
Covid Vaccines for Children 5-11 years of age
COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years of age has now been approved by Health Canada Vaccines will be given at soon to be announced dedicated vaccination sites, some schools and some doctors offices. We will announce locations and times as they become available Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in November 2021 indicates that Canadians…
Co-administration of COVID VACCINE for Children 5-11 with other vaccines:
Health Canada advises that although simultaneous administration of COVID 19 vaccines with other vaccinations such as flushots is advisable in adults and children 12 years of age and older, they are currently recommending separating COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines such as influenza, other childhood vaccines in children 5-11 years of age by at least 2…
UPDATED OFFICE POLICIES-Fall 2021
We have updated our office policies in order to adapt to the current status of the COVID -19 pandemic We encourage our patients to review and keep up to date with these policies as they change . We apologize if they cause any inconvenience and are different than what you are normally used to .…
Another Grade 7/8 Vaccine Clinic at Vaughan Pediatric Clinic
BOOK YOUR GRADE 7/8 VACCINE CLINIC AT Vaughan Pediatric Clinic All Grade 7 students can be immunized against hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease. Although vaccinations against Hepatitis B and HPV diseases are voluntary, students are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. Vaccination against meningococcal disease is required under the Immunization of School Pupils…