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Welcome To Our Practice News

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:54:37 GMT

Hello, parents, caregivers, and all those invested in the well-being of our little ones! We are thrilled to provide Practice News on our website. We understand the unique joys and challenges that come with raising healthy, happy kids. Through our news section, we aim to provide valuable insights, practical tips, and advice to empower parents in making informed decisions about their children's health and well-being.

With years of experience in pediatric medicine and a dedication to promoting child wellness, we are here to guide you through every stage of your child's development.

New RSV Protection starts October 1st

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:54:39 GMT

We are excited to offer RSV protection to our most vulnerable patients! Beyfortus (nirsevimab ) is a preventative antibody that protects babies and young children from severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. Beyfortus should be given to babies born during or just before RSV season. The immunization season for Beyfortus starts October 1st and extend through March 31st. Eligible patients are infants 8 months and younger during RSV season and some children between 8-19 months who are high-risk for RSV complications (chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis, and children who are severely immunocompromised).

Beyfortus is a preventative antibody that provides passive immunity by giving the body pre-made RSV antibodies. This gives the body almost immediate protection, which lasts for at least five months. Medical studies have shown that Beyfortus is about 80% effective at preventing children from being hospitalized with RSV during the RSV season.

We are hopeful that the supply of Beyfortus will be adequate for our patients throughout the season. If you are privately insured, please check with your insurance company prior to administration to ensure coverage.

Office Space Available

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:54:41 GMT

Are you involved in pediatric care via therapy, counseling, lactation, nutrition, educational support or pediatric subspecialty? We have beautiful office space next door to our main location in Georgetown available for sublease. We would like for occupants of this space to bring additional pediatric services to our amazing community.

Please call 843-833-8595 or e-mail our office manager, Deborah Gross, at dgross@riverside-peds.com for more information.

Run, don't walk, to check out this great opportunity! You will have the best neighbors!