Pediatrics @ Humber College


NEWS & OTHER information



CONGRATULATIONS DR. PETER WONG FOR RECeIVING THE DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY Pediatrician award - 2024



Our heartist congratulations to Dr. Peter Wong on receiving the 2024 Distinguished Community Pediatrician Award for the year 20224 from the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS). This award was presented to him in recognition for his commitment and contribution to community pediatrics in Canada.



WEEKEND FLU CLINICS AVAILABLE AND OPEN FOR BOOKING!!



WEEKEND FLU CLINICS OPEN FOR BOOKING!!

CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT



September 2024



Grade 7 vaccines available



Flu shots and grade 7 vaccines now available in office for registered patients and by appointment only.

  • Vaccines are available during:
    • Regular clinic hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • After hours:
      • Tuesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      • Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      • Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Please bring a valid OHIP card and your child's yellow immunization card.
  • Walk-ins will NOT be accepted. Please call to book an appointment.

Grade 7 vaccines information

  • All school immunization clinics in Toronto have currently been cancelled. If your child is in grade 7, they are eligible to receive these vaccines at our clinic, at no cost.
  • Grade 7 vaccines include:
    1. Meningococcal-quadrivalent: 1 dose
    2. Hepatitis B: 2 doses, given 6 months apart
    3. Human papilloma virus (HPV): 2 doses, given 6 months apart
  • If your child has received Twinrix (which includes hepatitis B) in the past, they may not need to receive the hepatitis B vaccine again.


December 17, 2021



Return to school and doctors notes



Does your child have symptoms, and you're not sure if he/she can return to school? The COVID-19 Decision Tool (image to the right) can help guide you in deciding how to proceed.


You can also find information on the Toronto Public Health website.



Toronto Public Health is NOT requiring or recommending doctors notes for return to school.

  • Instead, you can fill out one of the following forms to give to school:
  1. Toronto Public Health "Back to School Confirmation Form"​​
  2. Ontario Medical Association "Parent-Attestation Form for Return to School and Child Care"

1. Toronto Public Health "Back to School Confirmation Form"
2. Ontario Medical Association "Parent-Attestation Form for Return to School and Child Care"

October 26, 2020



Return to school and doctors notes



Does your child have symptoms, and you're not sure if he/she can return to school? The COVID-19 Decision Tool (image to the right) can help guide you in deciding how to proceed.


You can also find information on the Toronto Public Health website.



Toronto Public Health is NOT requiring or recommending doctors notes for return to school.

  • Instead, you can fill out one of the following forms to give to school:
  1. Toronto Public Health "Back to School Confirmation Form"​​
  2. Ontario Medical Association "Parent-Attestation Form for Return to School and Child Care"

1. Toronto Public Health "Back to School Confirmation Form"
2. Ontario Medical Association "Parent-Attestation Form for Return to School and Child Care"

December 17, 2021



Guidance for returning to school



As of October 1, testing guidelines for school have changed. The main update is that some children with only ONE mild symptom (sore throat, runny nose, headache, vomiting/diarrhea) may be monitored at home, and if the symptom is IMPROVED, they can return to school WITHOUT needing a COVID-19 test.


Your child does not need a note from the doctor before returning to school or daycare.


Please click the link to use the updated SCHOOL SCREENING TOOL to obtain guidance about your child's specific situation:


Ontario school and child care screening tool

December 17, 2021



Toronto Public Health - School Information for Parents & Caregivers



Is your child attending school in-person? Are you looking for information about what to do if your child develops symptoms that may be a sign of COVID-19?


Click on the link below for updated guidance from Toronto Public Health about school policies and what actions to take:


Toronto Public Health - COVID-19 School Information for Parents & Caregivers

December 17, 2021



Update on IN-PERSON appointments



For the safety of other patients and our staff, we are unable to see any patients with symptoms that may represent infection. If we cannot see you in person, we are happy to offer a phone appointment.

  • When you call to make an appointment, you will be asked the following screening questions:
  1. Do you or your child have any of the following symptoms?
    • ​​Fever
    • Cough
    • Runny nose
    • Shortness of breath
    • Sore throat
    • Diarrhea
    • Vomiting
    • Ear ache
  2. Has anyone in the household travelled within the last month?
  3. Has anyone in the household been exposed to anyone who tested positive for COVID-19?
  • Please be aware that if you fail to disclose any of the above symptoms, and we discover that you/your child has these symptoms upon arrival in our office, you will be asked to leave immediately.
  • Only ONE parent/caregiver will be allowed to accompany the patient inside the clinic


We remain open in order to see the some patients in person. Examples of appropriate in-person appointments:

  • Newborn visits
  • Well visits (check-ups)
  • Routine vaccines
  • Medically-essential visits
    • For example: weight checks, follow-up for medically-complex children, urgent sub-specialty consultations
    • We will determine what is an "essential" visit on a case-by-case basis


December 17, 2021



Update on PHONE appointments



We are happy to continue to offer phone appointments throughout the pandemic.

  • Phone appointments are available Monday to Friday, from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
  • You may speak to your child's doctor if they are available, but otherwise the appointment will be with the doctor taking phone calls that day
  • The doctor may call you from a "No Caller ID" number.
    • Please ensure your phone accepts calls from blocked and unknown numbers.
    • If the doctor cannot reach you and you have voicemail, please check your voicemail about how to call the doctor back.
  • Examples of visits that can be done by phone:
    • Well visits (check-ups) where vaccines are not scheduled (1 month visit, 9 month visit, 2 year visit, 3 year visit)
    • Issues where a physical exam can wait until a future visit (e.g.: ADHD)
    • Issues where a physical exam can be reasonably replaced by photos sent by the parent/caregiver (e.g.: rash)

Please call 416-743-6063 to book a phone appointment with your doctor.



December 31, 2021



Update on AFTER-HOURS clinic



Instead of our traditional "walk-in" clinic, we are now offering after-hours clinic visits BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

  • Hours:
    • Monday to Friday: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    • Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please note:

  • To schedule these appointments, you must call before 4:00 pm (on weekdays) or between 9am-12pm (on Saturdays)
  • We will NOT accept patients who arrive without an appointment
  • The same screening questions and policies for all in-person appointments apply to the after-hours clinic.

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December 17, 2021



NEW Osler COVID-19, Cold and Flu Clinic at Peel Memorial Hospital



Visit Osler’s "COVID-19, Cold and Flu Clinic" if you:

  • Have moderate symptoms such as:
    • Fever (temperature of 37.8°C or above) that’s not caused from a known infection or illness
    • Any worsening:
    • Cough, shortness of breath
    • Sore throat or hoarse voice
    • Runny nose or sneezing, nasal congestion
    • Loss of taste or smell
    • Pink eye/redness of eye(s)
    • Nausea and vomiting, or diarrhea, or abdominal pain
    • Flu-like illness
  • Need to see a doctor
  • Anyone over the age of 6 months can be tested

LOCATION:

  • Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness
  • 20 Lynch Street, Brampton
    • This clinic is located in the temporarily-closed Urgent Care Centre space at Peel Memorial

Please click the link below for details:


OSLER COLD AND FLU CLINIC WEBSITE

Where to get COVID-19 testing



  • The link below provides information on who should be tested for COVID-19 and where you can be tested
  • Please note, Sick Kids is NOT a COVID-19 assessment centre

Toronto COVID-19 Assessment Centres

115 Humber College Blvd • Suite 722 • Etobicoke, ON • M9V 0A9
Phone: 416-743-6063