Ah-Choo! Yes, it’s that time of year again, and it’s often dreaded by allergy sufferers. Allergies are more than just a nuisance. It’s difficult to function well when your body is fighting an invasion by mounting an all-out immune response. As a matter of fact, most adult allergy sufferers will tell you it’s downright miserable.…
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Effective April 2018: Accepting Walk-In Patients
Beginning in April 2018, we are accepting walk-in patients, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM. We will have walk-in appointments available for established patients who are older than 4 months with the following: Have had symptoms for fewer than 3 days. Experiencing an acute condition (a sore throat, earache, cough, fever, rash, runny nose, etc.).…
Reminder: Pre-Kindergarten Registration Time is Here
Bulloch County Schools has already begun hosting its annual Pre-Kindergarten Registration and it goes through March 9th. All kids who are to be enrolled will need to be up to date on their annual health checkups and vaccines. Children will also need an up-to-date Certificate of Immunization, or 3231 form, in order to register for…
New Policy for Cancellations Effective April 1st
We understand your time is valuable to you and life happens. It is also important to us that you let us know when you need to cancel and/or reschedule appointments. Effective April 1st, 2018, we will charge a no-show fee of $25 for anyone who does not cancel before 24 hours prior to their…
Why are Sports Physicals Important?
Spring is right around the corner. Many kids (and their parents!) get excited about this time of year since spring also means it’s sports season. The State of Georgia requires that all students have a standard sports physical before participating in high school athletics. So don’t wait until the last minute for your children’s sports…
Where to Get Accurate Vaccine Information
Parents and caregivers often have questions about vaccines and their safety. Unfortunately, the internet and social media can provide a lot of misinformation, myths, and downright lies about vaccines. With so much noise, it can be hard to know who to believe. It’s important to remember that the source of the information is the most…
My Child Has Had the Flu - When Can He/She Go Back to School?
With so many children in Bulloch County being diagnosed with the flu over the past month, the question has come up as to when they can go back to school. Children can return to school after having the flu when they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours. This means that the fever should be…