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We specialize in well care for babies through adolescence. We handle most chronic medical conditions as well as acute problems. Many procedures are done right in our office including sutures, immunizations, and wart treatment.
"From prevention to disease management, we care for all babies, children and adolescents."
COVID 19 VACCINATION:
COVID vaccine is recommended for all persons 5 years of age and older.
COVID vaccine boosters are recommended for ages 12 to 17 years who received their last dose of the vaccine 5 months ago or more. For those 18 years of age and older: If you received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine, a booster is recommended 5 months after the primary vaccine series was given. Pfizer boosters can be scheduled online at www.beaconpediatrics.net or by calling us at 302-645-8212. We are not offering Moderna boosters; those can be obtained at your local pharmacy or you can switch to the Pfizer vaccine for your booster.
Scheduling for vaccination is available by clicking the "Self-Scheduling" link to the right or by calling the office at 302-645-8212. Additional information about the vaccine can be found at: Click Here
If you have further questions or concerns about the vaccine, please discuss with your provider.
GUIDANCE FOR SELF SCHEDULING FOR SICK VISITS:
Appointments for Mondays: select Dr. Fletcher (AM), Elizabeth Baldwin (all day) or Lauren Kuebeck (PM)
Appointments for Tuesdays: select Dr. Gideon (AM), Wendy Gatto (all day) or Lauren Kuebeck (PM)
Appointments for Wednesdays: select Dr. Luckenbaugh (PM), Wendy Gatto (all day) or Lauren Kuebeck (AM)
Appointments for Thursdays: select Dr. Fox (AM), Dr. Boxer (PM) or Elizabeth Baldwin (all day)
Appointments for Fridays: select Wendy Gatto (all day) or Lauren Kuebeck (all day)
Appointments for Saturdays/Sundays: 1/8-1/9 select Dr. Fox; 1/15-16 select Dr. Fletcher; 1/22-23 select Dr. Luckenbaugh; 1/29-20 select Elizabeth Baldwin
FLU VACCINATION:
Beacon Pediatrics is still giving flu vaccine to our patients and their parents and immediate family members. We have the influenza shot and the influenza nasal spray (Flumist) available. The inactivated flu shot can be given to persons age 6 months and older. The flu nasal spray is a live attenuated vaccine and can only be given to persons 2 years to 49 years. In addition, the flu nasal spray should NOT be given to immunocompromised persons, pregnant women and young children with history of wheezing. Also, some people with chronic medical problems should not receive the flu nasal spray. For additional information, please refer to https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/whoshouldvax.htm. If you have further questions, please discuss with your medical provider.
To schedule you or your child’s flu vaccine, please call our office 302-645-8212. Weekday appointments are in the office. All of the providers at Beacon Pediatrics STRONGLY RECOMMEND all who are eligible age 6 months of age and older get their flu vaccine. Getting your flu vaccine this season during the COVID-19 pandemic is especially important to help protect you and your child from the flu. We are especially concerned about this respiratory season and want to have our patients as protected and prepared as they can be.
COVID 19 INFORMATION:
See information below with our current office hours. All visits will be by appointment only. Scheduled sick visits are readily available. For more information on the safety measures that we have taken at Beacon Pediatrics, please refer to "Alerts & Notifications" on the right.
TELEHEALTH INFORMATION:
Beacon Pediatrics offers TELEHEALTH visits with your provider on a daily basis. These visits can be done for many sick visits, rashes, pink eye, colds, ADHD med checks, depression, anxiety. We can not do them for well child visits/check-ups. Call 302-645-8212 for questions or to schedule an appointment. Please see the Patient Education page for Preparation Information for your TELEHEALTH visit.
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 3pm
Saturday 8 am - 10 am
Sunday 8 am - 10 am
Due to the expected weather in our area, the office will be closed on Saturday, January 29th. If you have any urgent medical needs for your child, please call the office and follow the prompts for reaching the provider on call.
All visits will be by appointment only. No walkin visits during this COVID19 pandemic.
Closed Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
If you are looking to go to the website to do the PEDS (the online developmental tool), click on the link www.forepath.org/portal. Please do this developmental assessment several days to a week prior to your child's 9 month, 18 month and 30 month well child checks.
Insurance cards and picture IDs are required at all visits. These are insurance and legal requirements.
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At Home with Coronavirus
We are in the midst of very difficult times. It is certainly inconvenient to stay home in lockdown during the current coronavirus pandemic, but please understand that it is absolutely necessary, and is the right thing to do to combat and control the spread of COVID-19. Stay home. Wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds (plain soap and water is preferred). Kids frequently put their fingers in their eyes, mouth and nose, so teach them proper hand hygiene as well. If you must leave the house, wear a mask and practice social distancing. Please call the office if your child is sick and/or you have questions. We can help you decide if he/she needs to come in. We also offer Telehealth visits. We do recommend that infants continue to come in for their routine visits and immunizations.
Can kids get COVID-19?
They can, but it is much less common in children, and is usually a mild illness. It is uncommon for kids to get severely ill or be hospitalized, and very rare to end up in the ICU.
Prevent Boredom
Children need a routine. Set up a healthy and productive daily schedule and post it on the refrigerator or other visible place. Include wake time, meal and snack times, learning time, play time, exercise, and bedtime. Have the kids help set up the schedule. If you are working from home, include the adults' work time on the schedule as well. Have dinner together as a family every night: eat, talk, discuss the day. It's a good idea to have a designated spot for school/learning. Sometimes a timer can be useful to warn children that it will soon be time to transition to the next activity. Have them help with the household chores. Set expectations. Communicate.
COVID Vaccine Scheduling Instructions
STEP 1: Click the Yellow "Schedule COVID Vaccination Appointment",
STEP 2: Select Visit Type: Office Visit
Select Location: Main Office
Select Appointment Type: Select either Covid Vaccine Initial or Subsequent
Click "Schedule",
STEP 3: Select a date and time,
STEP 4: Complete Reason for Visit "Covid vaccine 1 or 2" and Insurance Information then Click "Continue",
STEP 5: Under New Patient, click "Register",
STEP 6: Complete Registration (4 steps) (write down User Name and Password for future use),
STEP 7: Click on "Check In" and Complete the Demographic section, Insurance Info, and Fill In & Sign COVID vaccine form now. ***This must be done at least 24 hours before COVID vaccine visit but it is helpful to us to have it completed when scheduling. ***
If you are unable to complete all the items at initial sign up, you may go to www.web.mycareplan.com/login to login in and complete.
Flu Vaccine
Beacon Pediatrics has available quadrivalent preservative-free flu shots. To schedule your flu vaccine, please call our office 302-645-8212.
All of the providers at Beacon Pediatrics, STRONGLY RECOMMEND all patients age 6 months of age and older get their flu vaccine. Getting your flu vaccine this season during the COVID-19 pandemic is especially important to help protect your child from the flu. We are especially concerned about this upcoming respiratory season and want to have our patients as protected and prepared as they can be.
Weather Alerts
none at this time
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