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Abbott, the maker of all types of Similac, Alimentum and Elecare formulas has initiated a proactive, voluntary product recall of certain powder formulas (Similac Pro Advance, Similac Sensitive, Similac Total Comfort, Similac Spit-up, Alimentum, and EleCare) manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan, one of the company’s manufacturing facilities.  … Continue reading →

We can now perform COVID-19 PCR testing in our office.  Results are generally available within 24 hours. Please call for more information. … Continue reading →

On October 29 the FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 years old.  The CDC approved this on November 2 and we have begun scheduling appointments at our office. All the doctors at Foster City Pediatrics strongly recommend vaccinating children 5 years and up as it is the best way to overcome this pandemic.  … Continue reading →

Please use this link to access our new patient portal if the home page link is not working.  Thank you.
https://login.intelichart.com/fostercitypediatrics … Continue reading →

Hello families of Foster City Pediatrics!
Please click on the link below to see a guide that will help you register your child(ren) on the new Patient Portal. The guide will also help you navigate through the many Portal features. Remember that each PIN you receive is good for one child and if you have more than one child, … Continue reading →

Effective June 2, 2020 every patient and parent entering the office needs to complete the following questionnaire within 24 hours prior to the appointment.  If  you do not know your child’s medical record number, please put the name and birthdate.  If possible, … Continue reading →

We now offer Well Child Check-ups in person in addition to Telemedicine Well Child visits for all children.  We are reserving the first 90 minutes for well babies under 2 years old in the mornings.  Prior to the in-person Well Child visit, … Continue reading →

During the month of October, we will be open on Saturday mornings for flu shot clinic from 9 am – noon.  It is held outside to help safeguard your health and well-being.  All patients and their accompanying adult will still be screened for COVID prior to arrival. … Continue reading →

We are very excited to be offering Telemedicine Well Child appointments starting May 11. During this visit we will be able to accomplish the majority of what we do at a normal in-person Well Child Care visit with certain limitations due to the nature of video visits. … Continue reading →

Below is a letter from Dr. Valerie Jahan regarding her retirement on June 25, 2020.  We wish her all the best. 
Dear Patients and Parents,
It is with mixed emotion that I am writing to let you know that after almost thirty years of practice, … Continue reading →