Office News

Please visit this page often to keep up with Box Hill Pediatrics events and news.

[04/19/2010]
Sports, Camp and School Physicals

Please schedule your Kindergarten, High School Sports and Camp physicals as soon as possible.
These appointments fill quickly. If you have any concerns kindly call our office and we can assist you.  Please allow at least 72 hours for all forms to be completed.

[12/02/2009]
FLU Vaccine information - Update

More good news! We have received a shipment of Seasonal Flu vaccine for children and teens OVER
3 years of age. Please call to reserve your Seasonal Flu vaccine.

[10/21/2009]
FLU Vaccine information - Update

Good news!  We have received a shipment of the Seasonal Flu vaccine for children under age 3.
Starting this morning we will be accepting appointments for administration of this vaccine.
No updates are available for the H1N1 vaccine.

[10/06/2009]
H1N1 FLU Vaccine information - Update

We have received  an update on the H1N1 Flu vaccine.  When it becomes available to Private Medical offices,
we will only receive vaccine for children under 3 years of age .  Older children will be vaccinated thru the local school system and Harford County Health Department.

[10/05/2009]
FLU Vaccine information - Update

We are presently out of Seasonal Flu vaccine.
We will be receiving additional shipments in November and December 2009.
The seasonal flu does not typically arrive in Maryland until January/February.
A late fall dose is OK, but if you are anxious about supply issues, check out the Health Dept and Upper Chesapeake Flu clinics for kids. In the past, Patient First and maybe CVS has had flu vaccine for children.

As soon as we have information regarding the H1N1 Flu vaccine we will post it on our web site.

[9/11/2009]
FLU Vaccine information

The seasonal Flu vaccine for all ages is available NOW!!

Call or E-mail the office to schedule a Flu shot or Flumist appointment. We will not be making lists or contacting patients directly with Flu shot information.

In the interest of safety and accuracy, we appreciate your patience during this high volume flu vaccine season.
We recommend advance scheduling of flu vaccines on one of our designated flu vaccine clinic days.

We are not scheduling the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine at this time. Please check our website later in the season,
(late October 2009) for any news about the H1N1 vaccine.

Thank you....The staff at Box Hill Pediatrics

[4/21/2009]
Reminder for New Parents

PLEASE CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR EMPLOYER'S BENEFITS DEPARTMENT TODAY TO ADD THE NEW BABY TO YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY.  THE BABY IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO THE POLICY.  

[3/30/2009]

Attention: Campers, Sports Participants, Kindergarteners:

     It is that time of the year when many of our children are off to camps and summer/fall sports programs.
Many of these programs have specific requirements for Physical exams. Some will accept Physicals performed within 1 year while others require one every 2 years. Please review your child's form to form   see if they need a new Physical. Please make appointments as soon as possible. These appointments fill quickly. If you have any concerns kindly call our office and we can assist you.  Please allow at least 72 hours for all forms to be completed.

[9/10/2008]
Flu Mist Vaccine

Our office supports children older than 2 years of age getting the Flu Mist vaccine.
The Flu Mist vaccine is available NOW!

The Pediatricians of Box Hill Pediatrics

[9/14/2007]
NO SHOW Appointments

Effective 09-14-2007 there will be a $25.00 fee if you NO-SHOW at a scheduled appointment.
Please try to contact the office in advance if you need to cancel or re-schedule an appointment.

 

[3/7/2006]
Safety of Pills For Treating ADHD

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has created a FAQ about ADHD medications. Click here to read the FAQ.

[8/27/2005]
Attention Parents: School Forms

When our office has completed your school forms, it is a good idea for you to make a copy for your files. The immunization record will be up to date until your child gets another vaccination. The health inventory is generally good for two years unless otherwise requested by your physician. You may copy these forms as needed for daycare, camp, or school. High School sports participation physicals must be done yearly.

Effective 6/1/2004 there will be a $ 5.00 fee for completion of any forms. Pre-payment will be required. Each spring and summer we receive hundreds of forms which need to be filled out for various groups.

[Fall 2005]
Attention New Parents
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT IMMUNIZATIONS?

We now have available a set of two informational videos about all of the current immunizations provided to children, titled, Vaccines and Your Baby and Vaccines: Separating Fact from Fear. These videos are produced by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in association with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The videos provide comprehensive, up-to-date information based on scientifically sound data.  You may obtain the set of videos to take home for a $20 deposit, which will be returned to you when you return the videos. We ask that you return the videos within a week so that other parents may view them as well.  The videos may also be ordered for purchase form the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at 215-590-9990 or on their website: www.vaccine.chop.edu.  Please see a receptionist to sign out the videos.

[Fall 2005]
Attention: Parents of children requiring medication refills for Attention Deficit Disorder

Due to the high volume of prescription refills we receive, please allow us at least 48 hours to
refill your ADHD monthly prescription refills. Plan ahead! Also, don't forget to schedule your medication follow-up visits with Debbie.