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 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)? 
• CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guideline period shortens– updated 12/27/21

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 updated 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, Saturday 8:30am-11:30am.  Click here to schedule being tested at this site.  
• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) sites: Viral Solutions is offering COVID-19 testing at CHOA hospitals. Siblings and caregivers may also be tested. Pre-registration is not required, but appointments can be made on Viral Solutions website.
  • CHOA at Scottish Rite Hospital – outside Emergency Department, 7 days a week from 8 am to 6 pm 
  • CHOA at Hugh Spaulding – located in the parking lot to the left of the valet, 7 days a week from 8 am to 6 pm
  • CHOA at Egleston Hospital -located immediately inside the Emergency Department parking deck, 7 days a week from 8 am to 6 pm
• Viral Solutions – commercial company, various locations, testing 6 months and older, drive-thru PCR testing at certain locations
• Test4free – commercial company, locations in Alpharetta and Perimeter, drive-thru PCR and rapid testing
• CovidCareGA – commercial company, locations Brookhaven, Duluth and CHOA Satellite Boulevard (Duluth) locations.  Drive-thru PCR testing
• Emergent Testing – commercial company, various locations including CHOA Towne Center (Kennesaw), 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 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 +, as well as Boosters following 5 month from second shot
      • We currently do not have Moderna or J&J vaccines
  • 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