The CDC has officially endorsed the ACIP recommendations that children ages 5 through 11 be vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. This is much welcome news to parents and all families in our community.…
Coronavirus cases are decreasing across the U.S., but community transmission still remains high amidst the virus’s delta variant. While the CDC has given the “green light” for trick-or-treating this Halloween, Dr. Sara Kopple, Westmed pediatrician…
We are pleased to announce we now offer COVID-19 rapid tests at our Urgent Care Centers. Rapid testing is only available for patients with no symptoms, and those who do not have a known exposure…
Flu season is right around the corner. The exact dates of flu season change every year, but it typically starts when temperatures start to drop in the fall, and ends when temps start to rise…
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is now available for everyone ages 12 years and older, and the vaccine is also in clinical trials for children under 12. Though some are still concerned about the safety of…
Westmed Medical Group, a leading multispecialty outpatient practice in NY and CT, has launched its new "My Westmed" Amazon Alexa Skill designed to use voice-enabled technology to help patients access important healthcare resources related to…
As more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, just as many remain apprehensive, unsure or misinformed. Over the last few months, you may have heard rumors or seen social media posts raising the concern about fertility…
Please continue to wear a mask in our healthcare facilities to help us prevent the spread of COVID-19. In light of the recent CDC announcement with new guidelines for fully vaccinated persons, it is important…
COVID-19 vaccines are finally available for all U.S. residents age 16+. While we collectively work towards beating this pandemic by getting vaccinated, there is one population that will remain unprotected by the vaccine in the…
Important Note: As of April 25, the CDC and FDA have recommended use of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine in the US, after a temporary pause. Get the latest on COVID-19 vaccine information, testing, limited visitor policy and more. April 13,…
Westmed is expanding COVID-19 test availability for all patients. All of our Urgent Care sites will now be offering COVID-19 testing for: Back to school Back to work COVID-like symptoms Travel Quarantine testing Confirmed COVID-19…
To date, approximately 30 million Americans have tested positive for COVID-19, and as many as one-third of them are still feeling the lingering effects of the infection. Although much remains to be learned about “long…
CNET.COM As the United States reaches the one-year anniversary of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel with more vaccines rolling out. But, another potential threat…
The CDC recently released guidance on relaxed social distancing/mask use for vaccinated individuals. This is a BIG step toward our “new normal”, and shows the benefits of vaccination, above and beyond protecting you from…
News 12 Westchester Learn more from Dr. Sandra Kesh as she explains the new CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals.
