Measles Outbreak

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We are getting a lot of questions about the Measles Outbreak going on in our country. As of now there have not been reports of Measles in New England.

  • Children under 12 months and children not vaccinated are at the highest risk of contracting the measles virus

  • one dose of the MMR vaccine is 93% effective at preventing the infection

  • two doses of the MMR vaccine is 97% effective at preventing the infection

  • anyone 6 months to 4 years who has international travel may qualify for an additional dose of the vaccine

  • we are committed to ensuring that all of our patients coming into our building are fully vaccinated according to the recommended vaccine schedule to prevent transmission to other patients and staff

If your child is not fully vaccinated against the Measles virus (over 12 months without one vaccine or over 4 years old without 2 vaccines) please call us to schedule an immunization visit or a well visit.

The Mass DPH website and the AAP healthy children website have great resources with information on the disease and prevention.

as always, please reach out to us with any questions.

Continuing Care for ALL of our Patients

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At Roslindale Pediatrics, we want to reassure you that our commitment to providing the best possible care for all children, including our transgender and gender-diverse patients, remains unwavering.

We believe every child deserves the chance to live, grow, and thrive with love and support. The entire RPA team is here to affirm, uplift, and advocate for all of our patients. We are dedicated to supporting their care and well-being.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Masks in the office due to viral respiratory season

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At RPA we always want to make sure our patients stay safe and healthy. In an attempt to prevent the transmission of respiratory viruses, we will implement full masking of staff when interacting with patients during the respiratory illness season. We strongly encourage patients to also wear masks if they are experiencing any ill symptoms as well while in the office. Stay healthy out there!

Weekend Appointments MyChart Scheduling

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To our patients and families -

We know that the booking of weekend appointments has been met with more confusion and frustration than expected these past few weeks. We apologize for this situation. The answering service we use for after hours and weekend calls has undergone internal reorganization which is out of our control.

Given these circumstances, WE WILL BEGIN A TRIAL OF MYCHART ON-LINE SCHEDULING FOR WEEKEND URGENT VISITS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Online scheduling opens at midnight each day or your convenience.

IMPORTANT: Weekend visits are NOT for routine or chronic issues, only for urgent issues that need to be addressed same day. If you are unable to book a visit via MyChart, you will be able to speak to a nurse who can book your visit for you. There will still be a nurse available to speak to for additional questions as well.

REMINDER: MyChart on-line scheduling is also open for same day sick appointments on weekdays as well.

Thank you for your patience during this transition. We strive to maintain the best patient experience possible, and we appreciate your trust in us.

The RPA Team