May 2024

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Greetings families,

We want to provide some helpful information regarding summer safety and school forms:

 

The office will be closed on the following days:

Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day)

Thursday, July 4, 2024 (Independence Day)

Monday, September 2, 2024 (Labor Day)

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If you need medical evaluation and treatment outside of office hours, please consider the following:

PM Pediatrics - locations in Columbia Heights, Rockville, Greenbelt, Laurel, District Heights, Springfield - pmpediatriccare.com

MedStar Prompt Care - locations in Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Adams Morgan, Rockville, Capitol Hill, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Alexandria - medstarhealth.org

Patient First - Silver Spring, Rockville, Landover, Alexandria - patientfirst.com

 

School and Camp Forms

School and camp forms can be requested in person, by phone and via the patient portal (https://foxhall.pcc.com/portal)

 

- Please be sure that all pages of the forms are included with the request and exclude any pages that are not required to be completed by a medical provider

- If it has been more than 12 months since the last physical exam, a well visit will need to be scheduled before the form can be completed

- Please be sure that your child/children’s name is on every page of the forms

- The cost for completion of the forms is $25.00 per form and can be paid in person at the office, via telephone or via the patient portal.

General safety for summer:

- above 6 months of age, plan to apply mineral sunscreen with at least 25 SPF to exposed areas during sun exposure and reapply every 2-3 hours while outdoors

- Toddlers should be no further than an arm’s length away from their guardian when they’re around a pool or any other body of water. Empty buckets, bathtubs, coolers and wading pools immediately after use

- make sure to use a properly fitting helmet for bike and scooter safety

- stay hydrated - offer water at regular intervals, monitor urine color, a light yellow color is ideal

- Insects - repellent with 10% DEET can be used on patients 2 months and older and picardin can be used on patients 6 months and older; use light colored clothing that covers arms and legs when possible; check for ticks daily, especially after play in wooded areas

 

Additional resources:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Insect-Repellents.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/from-insects-animals/Pages/How-To-Remove-A-Tick.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Water-Safety-And-Young-Children.aspx

 

We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.

The Team at Foxhall Pediatrics

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March 2024​

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Dear Families,

We are reaching out in anticipation that many of you are planning Spring Break travel. We would like to offer you the following advice to help your family prepare for health issues during your travels:

• Prepare a travel health kit with essential items: including any PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, nasal saline, a thermometer, fever-reducing medicines (like acetaminophen and ibuprofen), sunscreen, Band-Aids, and electrolyte solutions. 

• Prescription medications: Don't forget to pack any prescription medications your child regularly takes. Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to send prescriptions outside of the District of Columbia. 

• Research local urgent care and emergency room options at your destination. In case of any health concerns, you will need to be seen by a local healthcare provider. The doctors at Foxhall Pediatrics are not able to do Telehealth appointments for patients who are not located in Washington, DC.

• If you're traveling internationally, please check the CDC website to see if vaccines or other prescription medications are recommended for your destination. If so, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with a travel clinic at least two weeks before your trip. 

 

Here is the link for your convenience:

CDC Travel Website: CDC Travel

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If you have any further questions or concerns regarding your travel health or need to schedule an appointment before your trip, please don't hesitate to contact our office.

 

We wish you a safe, healthy, and enjoyable Spring Break!

Sincerely,

Drs. Sweeney, Daniel and Agama, and the Foxhall Pediatrics Team