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Covid-19 Testing

Testing and Vaccination

NC Pediatrics provides COVID-19 PCR testing for our patients. 

Request a Test

If your child is traveling in the near future or has been exposed to someone that tested positive and you want him/her to get tested, please call the office to schedule an in-office test. If your child is showing symptoms and you are considering testing, please call the office and schedule a visit,
call 203-972-4250.

VACCINATION FOR 5YRS AND OLDER

 

The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages children ages 5 years and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine series consists of two doses, separated by 21 days. The pediatric dose is a smaller dose than the adult dose. In  clinical trials, vaccination was nearly 91% effective in preventing COVID-19 among children aged 5-11. Vaccine side effects were mild, self-limiting, and similar to those seen with other vaccines recommended for children.

New Canaan Pediatrics encourages all our families to get vaccinated. Unfortunately, we do not have the COVID-19 vaccine at this time. Please click the link below to learn more about where your family can get protected.

http://ct.gov/covidvaccine

The following are some trusted resources to help better understand more about COVID-19.

Trusted Resources:

Helpful Article on Covid-19 Vaccine for children: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/05/04/kids-covid-vaccines-anti-vax-propaganda/?fbclid=IwAR1OtX20e_o-5BGQlic-W9N23KS_AHycEIhiU59SBtFtfIZNrggjW-GkD3o

Another article on Covid-19 Vaccine and Children: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/05/03/health/pfizer-covid-vaccine-teens.amp.html

Interesting Article on Breastfeeding and Covid Vaccine: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/health/covid-vaccine-breast-milk.amp.html

CDC Website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

American Academy of Pediatrics – Healthy Children: www.healthychildren.org

Yale Hotline – A “live” hotline for all your COVID-19 related questions: 203-688-1700

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