COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Office Practices
Your family's safety continues to be our top priority. We have instituted the following office practices:
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Parents/patients are screened prior to scheduling their appointment, anyone with cough and fever, recent exposure to COVID19 or undergoing testing may be asked to reschedule their appointment (if it is a well visit) or discuss with one of our nurses or doctors prior to scheduling.
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Upon check-in, families will be asked to stand 6 feet apart from others while in our waiting room or wait outside or in their car until a room is available. We are making every effort to get patients into rooms quickly.
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Rooms are being cleaned thoroughly and disinfected between every patient.
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All doctors and staff are wearing masks for all visits.
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Parents and patients over the age of 2 will be required to wear a face covering. We ask that you bring your own. More information on masks and children can be found here.
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Telemedicine appointments are frequently being offered for med rechecks and sick visits, when appropriate.
Vaccination
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Catalina Pediatrics has the COVID-19 vaccine available for ages 6 months and up. We are currently scheduling appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine, please call our office to schedule.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine EUA information fact sheet for 6 months to 4 years.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine EUA information fact sheet for 5 years to 11 years.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine EUA information fact sheet for 12 years and older.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA information fact sheet for 6 months to 5 years.
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Print and fill out consent form COVID-19 consent form
Testing
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We offer rapid COVID-19 testing at our office by appointment only. You will need to speak to one of our nurses or doctors before scheduling an appointment for testing.
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All Arizona Testing Locations: ADHS has listed all testing locations in Tucson and a list can be found here. The list includes locations, phone number, whether pre-registration is required, what ages are tested at that location and what type of test they offer.
Quarantine Recommendations
The most recent CDC recommendations for how long to isolate at home for confirmed or suspected COVID19 infection are summarized below and can also be found here.
Helpful Links
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HealthyChildren.Org - updates for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Vaccine FAQ - an excellent summary from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) about COVID-19 and the vaccines being developed to prevent it.
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Free COVID-19 books written by psychotherapist and author Ana M. Gomez. These free downloads explain the current pandemic and also help young kids process their feelings.
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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? - A free curriculum created by The Smithsonian Science Education Center, WHO and IAP for kids ages 8-17 to help them better understand the science and social science behind COVID-19 and learn how to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe. This can be especially beneficial for parents who are home-schooling their children.