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COVID VACCINE For 5-11 Year Olds - BOOSTER!!!!
You may have heard that the Booster dose of Pfizer COVID vaccine has now been approved for the 5-11 year old group. It's recommended to get the booster at least 5 months after the 2nd dose of the primary series of COVID vaccines. We will have it available in our office for patients on certain days. Please call the office to set up a time for your child to receive the booster.
SIMILAC FORMULA RECALL (2/17/2022)
In case you've not heard, there has been a recall of certain lots of SIMILAC brand POWDER (Powder Only) Formula. You can access the info (lot numbers) on the weblink below.
Although typically not a major concern, in rare cases some babies can get sick with the bacterial contaminant. There may be some stomach upset which may last for a very short time, but we'd be very concerned if your baby seems sick - not acting themselves, running fevers, etc.
If you have the opportunity to replace with the liquid formula, that would be best, so as not to change what your child is used to. If you are unable to find the liquid, you can try one of the similar formulas made by Enfamil.
We appreciate that these reputable companies like Similac and Enfamil test their products frequently (compared to other formula companies).
This is the website to check your formula lot numbers:
https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/home.html
Interested In Becoming A Patient At Streeterville Pediatrics?
Welcome to Streeterville Pediatrics! We've been in the neighborhood known as "Streeterville" since the 1920's. Our practice still values the personal and individual care proposed by Dr Julius Hess when the practice was started in 1901.
Bigger is not Better! We are still a small and personal practice, and believe that having a close relationship with new parents is most beneficial as they start their family. Located within blocks of the hospitals we attend (Lurie Children's and Northwestern / Prentice Women's Hospital) we are readily able to see your newborn or (if need be) hospitalized child. We also have staff privileges at the 3 biggest pediatric hospitals in Chicago, giving our patients access to some of the most distinguished specialists in the area. A trusted practice, we take care of families from 8 of the busiest obstetrical practices at Northwestern/Prentice. We appreciate this endorsement of our practice from so many obstetricians that have to option to take their children to other offices.
If you're expecting and would like to schedule a "prenatal visit" (no charge) to meet the doctors and see the office, please call us. Click on Prenatal Visits for more info about setting up a time.
To see reviews of our practice, please click here: Streeterville Pediatrics Reviews
You may also go to the New Patients Tab for more info about us.
Visits to our Office and TeleMed
If you are concerned about your child but can't make it into the office, we can offer you a TeleMedicine visit. Of course, its always better to talk to and examine your child in person, but during this COVID emergency time, this is a nice alternative.
To schedule a telemedicine visit, you must have a smart phone, tablet (I-Pad, etc), or computer with audio and video. Please call the office and we can send you an email with instructions and a link to communicate with the doctor. During this emergency time, the government has instructed insurance companies to cover these telemed services.
Please note that its still very important that your child receives his or her well child visits to check their growth parameters, development, and administer protective immunizations. We are concerned about your family's health and have taken steps to minimize any risks at the office. We reserve the early part of the day to see well children so there is no chance for contact with sick patients. To diminish patients coming in contact with each other, we make expeditiously get patients into their very own examination room upon arrival. Patients who call and have symptoms that may be suggestive of having COVID are screened and do not come to our office.
CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 Safety at Streeterville Pediatrics
We know this is a trying time.
For latest updates and recommendations on COVID, please refer to cdc.gov
If you have symptoms of illness, please stay inside and limit contact with others. Wash hands frequently, disinfect surfaces, and socially distance yourself as recommended. Hopefully if we all "self quarantine" for a while, we can eliminate the spread of this virus, and get things back to normal.
Even if you have mild symptoms and feel good, we do not want to potentially spread germs to others who can not fight off illness as well.
If you have fever, dry cough and shortness of breath, please self-quarantine and call for advice. If there is also a travel history and close contact with a confirmed positive case of Coronavirus along with symptoms, please self-quarantine, call for guidance, and you must wear a mask if going to the ER.
To reassure you, we have been stepping up our normal protocols of disinfecting our office. Cleaning common areas frequently during the day, cleaning rooms between patients, and we have eliminated our shared toys and books for the time being.
If you are concerned about your child but can't make it into the office, we can offer you a TeleMedicine visit. Of course, its always better to talk to and examine your child in person, but during this COVID emergency time, this is a nice alternative.
To schedule a telemedicine visit, you must have a smart phone, tablet (I-Pad, etc), or computer with audio and video. Please call the office and we can send you an email with instructions and a link to communicate with the doctor. During this emergency time, the government has instructed insurance companies to cover these telemed services.
Please note that its still very important that your child receives his or her well child visits to check their growth parameters, development, and administer protective immunizations. We are concerned about your family's health and have taken steps to minimize any risks at the office. We reserve the early part of the day to see well children so there is no chance for contact with sick patients. To diminish patients coming in contact with each other, we make expeditiously get patients into their very own examination room upon arrival. Patients who call and have symptoms that may be suggestive of having COVID are screened and do not come to our office.
CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 Safety at Streeterville Pediatrics
We know this is a trying time.
For latest updates and recommendations on COVID, please refer to cdc.gov
If you have symptoms of illness, please stay inside and limit contact with others. Wash hands frequently, disinfect surfaces, and socially distance yourself as recommended. Hopefully if we all "self quarantine" for a while, we can eliminate the spread of this virus, and get things back to normal.
Even if you have mild symptoms and feel good, we do not want to potentially spread germs to others who can not fight off illness as well.
If you have fever, dry cough and shortness of breath, please self-quarantine and call for advice. If there is also a travel history and close contact with a confirmed positive case of Coronavirus along with symptoms, please self-quarantine, call for guidance, and you must wear a mask if going to the ER.
To reassure you, we have been stepping up our normal protocols of disinfecting our office. Cleaning common areas frequently during the day, cleaning rooms between patients, and we have eliminated our shared toys and books for the time being.
New Patients
Please go to the New Patients Tab to find info about the practice. Also, to expedite your visit, please look at the "patient forms" section there. Download the necessary forms and bring them with you. If you have troubles, we can assist you when you arrive.
We Are Hiring!
We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Streeterville family.
Pediatric experience is preferred. Please fax your resume to 312-280-1485.
Please go to the New Patients Tab to find info about the practice. Also, to expedite your visit, please look at the "patient forms" section there. Download the necessary forms and bring them with you. If you have troubles, we can assist you when you arrive.
We Are Hiring!
We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Streeterville family.
Pediatric experience is preferred. Please fax your resume to 312-280-1485.