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. (Last updated 11/2023).
- 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.
- Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause myocarditis?
- CDC Isolation Guidelines (last updated 5/2023)
- Covid vaccine FAQs for 6 months and older
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 CDC
- Free at home COVID tests are available from covidtests.gov. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-home tests this Fall 2023. You may be able to get up to 8 free tests if you have not ordered recently.
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!
- Starting Fall 2023, we have supply of the most up-to-date Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and are scheduling appointments now. The indication is for 6 months and older.
- We carry Moderna vaccine for 6 months and older
- For 6 months through 4 years olds, the primary series is 2 shots separated by 4 weeks apart.
- If your child has completed the primary series in a prior season, just one shot of the updated booster is required
- For 5 year olds +,
- One shot of the updated 2023-2034 Covid vaccine booster is approved and can be given as soon as 2 months after the most recent dose
- For 6 months through 4 years olds, the primary series is 2 shots separated by 4 weeks apart.
- We currently do not have Pfizer or Novovax vaccines
- If parents are interested in finding Pfizer vaccine, please use Vaccine Finder at vaccines.gov to search for a local clinic/pharmacy. Of note, some pharmacies may not vaccinate 3 years old and younger.
- We carry Moderna vaccine for 6 months and older
- Starting Fall 2023, we have supply of the most up-to-date Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and are scheduling appointments now. The indication is for 6 months and older.
- Please call our office at 770-442-1050 to schedule an appointment.
- Here at North Fulton Pediatrics! We are offering COVID vaccines to our patients and their parents/families!