For Patients:
COVID-19 Resources
We are working diligently to keep COVID-19 Resources current and reliable so that you and your family stay up-to-date with the latest information. Here are common questions and links that we have compiled.
- What is COVID-19?
- What is Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and what are the symptoms to look out for?
- Masks 101
- Tips to for kids to wear masks.
- What is NFP doing at the office to keep my family safe?
- When to Quarantine, and When to test – CDC guidelines (updated 10/4/21)
- When can my child who has COVID-19 return back to sports?
- Now that I’ve been fully vaccinated, what can I do?
- Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause myocarditis?
- Who is eligible for a COVID booster shot (3rd dose)?
Where can my child get TESTED for COVID-19?
- North Fulton Pediatrics is offering PCR testing and Rapid molecular PCR COVID testing via Abbot-ID NOW (if insurance eligible). Please call the office to speak to a triage nurse/physician about which test is most appropriate.
- Testing sites locator from the Georgia Department of Public Health
- Testing sites updates by the Fulton County Board of Health
- Free PCR testing at Fulton County Board of Health at 4700 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta GA. Open Mon-Fri 10:30am – 6pm. Click here to schedule being tested at this site.
- CHOA’s resources of additional covid-testing-sites
- Viral Solutions – commercial company, various locations, testing 6 months and older, drive-thru PCR testing
- Test4free – commercial company, locations in Alpharetta and Perimeter, drive-thru PCR and rapid testing
- CovidCareGA – commercial company, locations Brookhaven and Duluth, drive-thru PCR testing
Where can my child get VACCINATED for COVID-19?
- Information about COVID-19 Vaccines
- The Science behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQs
- Where can patients/parents be vaccinated?
- Here at North Fulton Pediatrics! We are offering COVID vaccines to our patients and their parents/families! We have limited supply, so in the future we may be able to expand this service to other families in the community.
- We have supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and are scheduling appointments now. The indication is for 5 years and older, given as 2 doses 3 weeks apart.
- We carry Pfizer vaccine for 5-11 year olds
- We carry Pfizer vaccine for 12 year old +
- We currently do not have Moderna or J&J vaccines
- We have supply of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and are scheduling appointments now. The indication is for 5 years and older, given as 2 doses 3 weeks apart.
- Please call our office at 770-442-1050 to schedule an appointment.
- After scheduling your appointment, head over to HOW TO PREPARE FOR VACCINATION DAY to read about how to get ready
- Here at North Fulton Pediatrics! We are offering COVID vaccines to our patients and their parents/families! We have limited supply, so in the future we may be able to expand this service to other families in the community.