As caregivers, the health of our children is always top of mind. One viral infection that deserves special attention, especially during the colder months, is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to serious illness in young children, particularly infants. With the recent developments in RSV vaccinations, it’s crucial
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Flu Clinic 2024
Flu season is quickly approaching and thankfully so are our flu vaccines! We have both the Flu Mist and Flu shots available this year. You can call or message us through the patient portal to book an appointment for one of our Saturday flu-clinic dates at which the entire family can get their flu shot
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Music Therapy Social Connections Group
We wanted to make our community aware of an amazing opportunity to participate in an 8 week music therapy group for children age 3 to 5. Details below. When: Tuesdays from 10:00-10:50am January 3rd- February 21st Where: Vital Care Office 1400 W 122nd Ave. Suite 140 Westminster, CO 800234 What: Board Certified Music therapist will
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New Suicide Hotline Number
Recently, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline has switched to a new 3 digit phone number for use “988.” If ever you or a loved one are in need of mental health resources you can call, text, or online chat utilizing that 988 number and get immediately connected to a trained counselor. Find out more on
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Abbott Similac Formula Recall
We were made aware Thursday evening, 2/17/22, that Similac has issued a voluntary recall notice for certain infant powder formulas due to a potential contamination risk from one of their manufacturing sites in Sturgis, Michigan. Currently, the recall applies to all Similac, Alimentum, and Elecare formulas with an expiration date of 04/2022 or later and
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How To Help Families Impacted By the Fire
Marshal Fire Support From Our Office We are heartbroken by the loss so many in our community have experienced as a result of the Marshall Fire. More than 100 of our own Cornerstone Pediatric Families have lost their homes. As our community grieves and tries to find a way to move forward from the tragedy
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School Mask Policy Waivers
We are following Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for wearing masks at school. We can only write exemptions for documented medical conditions or disabilities where a mask cannot be safely worn or if it poses a risk to the underlying medical condition. Here are some links
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Sports and School Physicals
Woohoo, school is almost done for another year. Summer is on the way. The decrease in Coronavirus and opening up of activities is happening! Now is the time to schedule for your back to school physical or update your sports forms. This summer the appointments will fill up fast. Please schedule early to get the
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New Portal
The new portal to access your child’s immunizations, growth records, medications and non-urgent communication is now available. To setup access, a PIN needs to be given from the office. Once that account is working then you can add other family members to your account. This will be a great tool to access forms and other
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Covid-19/Coronavirus tests in office
We now have the capability to do Covid-19 PCR tests in the office. We obtain a sample from a swab in the nose. They take about an hour to run. We will call you with results as soon as they are available. Currently, they are only available at the Louisville (Avista) office. Most insurances are
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