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 7/29/21)
• 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?

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 12 years and older, given as 2 doses 3 weeks apart. 
    • Upcoming clinics for Covid Vaccine dates: 9/16, 9/23
  • 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 
  • Note: Pfizer is the only COVID vaccine currently approved for children aged 12 and older.  If your child is eligible but cannot schedule the vaccine in our clinic, please look to schedule an appointment through the CVS or Walgreens to ensure that the Pfizer vaccine is available.