Happy New Year from Muskegon Pediatrics!

What a beautiful way to usher in 2022 - with loads of snow! Here's a list of important information for our patients.

COVID vaccine

We have the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 yrs-11 yrs and 12yrs + available in our office, call to schedule an appointment, 231-638-4120. If you have any questions about these vaccines, please call or send a message in your child’s portal.

As of January 5th, 2022 the CDC recommends those 12 years and older receive a booster vaccine if they are 5 months out from their second vaccine. If you or your child needs a booster vaccine, please call the office to schedule an appointment 231-638-4120.

Influenza vaccine

Cases of influenza are rising in the state. If your child still needs an influenza vaccine, please call the office at 231-628-4120.

What is influenza? Many people mistake influenza for the “stomach flu”. The vaccine for influenza protects against the influenza virus which causes high fever for 5+ days, harsh cough, runny nose, and sore throat.

Care Closet

We have winter coats, gloves, and hats available. If you, your neighbor, your coworker, or your friend is in need of clothing items, hygiene products, or winter clothing please contact our office, 231-638-4120.

Prescription Refills

There are two ways to request a prescription refill.

1. You can call our office and leave a message on the prescription refill line.

2. You use the portal to request a refill.

We do not receive requests or honor prescription refills from pharmacies. Please contact our office first if you are in need of refills.

Yearly Forms

It is the beginning of the year… unfortunately there are yearly forms that need to be completed. You can complete these now ahead of your child’s appointment to save time.

1. Social Determinants of Health

2. Patient Information and Consent

In addition, please share any new insurance information with us so when your child does need to be seen, there are no delays when your child needs care.

Patient Centered Medical Home

As a reminder, we are committed to being your child’s patient centered medical home. What does that mean? It means that we will take a lead in helping you coordinate your child’s medical needs. This means we are available to you after hours to help guide you on caring for your child when urgent needs arise, we help coordinate care with other physicians your child may need to see, and review visits your child may make to the emergency room to make sure there are no other ongoing needs. To learn more about patient centered medical home you can go to Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) | Muskegon Pediatrics.

Fun things to do around town

1. Lakeshore Museum - free for Muskegon County Residents with events and activities weekly

2. Muskegon Art Museum - has a fun spot for kids to do art. Free admission on Thursdays.

3. Hackley Library and the Muskegon Area District Libraries have story time, fun kits to take home and beautiful children’s sections for the child to enjoy MADL Events

4. Winter Sports Complex - winter luge, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and winter zip line

Here's to a healthy and happy year in 2022!

Pfizer Vaccine Available for Kids Age 5-11

We're excited and thankful to announce the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine will be available to Muskegon Pediatrics patients ages 5 through 11. We will make this vaccine available in our office as well as during two weekend clinics for your convenience.

Weekend Covid Vaccine Clinics

• Saturday, November 6th, 8am-11am

• Saturday, December 4th, 8am-11am

This Pfizer vaccine is administered in two separate doses. Attend both clinics or schedule an appointment to ensure you receive both doses.

Read here about what to expect when attending a clinic. Call 231-638-4120 for more information.

We thank the Muskegon Health Department for helping us make this important and life saving vaccine available to you.

What a year!!

Dear Patients and Families of Muskegon Pediatrics,

Thank you for your support during our first year as Muskegon Pediatrics! It's an honor to be a doctor you trust during this very difficult past year. My staff and I sincerely care about helping your children and family grow to be the best they can be and we'll keep working to provide the very #BESTCARE!

Dr. Jennifer King

Sport Physicals

TWO-IN-ONE: Your child’s yearly well child check-up is also a sports physical. If your child has had a well child check up this year and needs a sports physical, call the office and we will complete the form and post it to your child’s portal account. If your child needs a sports physical and has not had a well child check up, please call the office to schedule an appointment.

COVID Vaccine

Currently, the FDA and ACIP have approved the use of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12 years and older. Muskegon Pediatrics has the vaccine available for anyone eligible, including non-patients. If you or your child would like to receive the COVID vaccine please call our office to schedule an appointment, 231-638-4120. If you have questions about the COVID vaccine, please call the office, we will be happy to help.

Face masks are still required

Per OSHA requirements and for the safety of all visitors, face masks are still required for all persons, vaccinated or not, when visiting our office.

New Face - Dr. Djemil

We are happy to announce that Dr. Mounir Djemil joined our team in May. He has a true nurturing heart that will help Muskegon Pediatrics continue to provide amazing care for our community. Make sure to say “Hi!” next time you are in the office. If you have a friend looking for a new pediatrician, Dr. Djemil is accepting new patients.

Book Walk @ Muskegon Pediatrics

We are excited to invite you on a book walk around the outside of our office. Come find out who Bear's New Friend is and take a picture to share with us.

Care Closet

If you are in need of diapers, wipes, clothing, underwear, bras, feminine products, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste or deodorant please call our office so we can help, 231-638-4120.

Easy & Fun Local Activities

As summer is half way gone, if you are looking for things to do remember these gems:

1. Splash pad by the post office

2. Farmer’s market is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday - bring a lunch and walk around with the kids

3. Lakeshore Museum - free for Muskegon County Residents

4. Muskegon Art Museum - has a fun spot for kids to practice being an artist! It is free on Thursdays

5. Hackley Library - check out the fun kits to go home with, the top floor has the amazing children’s section

6. Hackley Park - great place to enjoy a picnic, read a book, or play tag with the kids