2019 Novel Coronavirus

A new coronavirus​​

Source: Healthychildren.org.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx

A new human coronavirus, called the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), was discovered in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019. While we know it's contagious, it is still not known how easily it spreads from person to person. Public health officials are actively investigating this virus to learn more about its impact.

People with confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus reported illnesses ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms are similar to the flu and can include:

• Fever 

• Cough

• ​Shortness of breath

• Body aches

• Tiredness

• Sore throat

• Headache

• Diarrhea

• Pneumonia

How to protect your fa​mily

There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, here are a few other ways you can keep your family healthy and help prevent the spread of viruses, including:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Keep your kids away from others who are sick or keep them home if they are ill.

• Teach kids to cough and sneeze into their arm or elbow, not their hands.

• Clean and disinfect household objects and surfaces in your home.

• Avoid travel to China​​ until this outbreak has passed.

If you have recently traveled to China and have any of the symptoms above, talk to your doctor. You may need to be tested and may be told to stay home for up to 14 days to prevent the spread of the virus, even though you may not have symptoms.

Families are also encouraged to stay up to date about this situation as we learn more about how to prevent this virus from spreading in homes and in communities. See the resources below for the latest developments from the CDC, including travel warnings, new cases and prevention advice.​

CDC resour​ces

These resources are based on what is currently known about 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The CDC will update them as new information becomes available.

• Interim Guidance for Preventing 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from Spreading to Others in Homes and Communities

• Coronavirus Prevention and Treatment

• Mandarin Chinese Translation

More Information from Hea​​lthyChildren.org

• Reducing the Spread of Illness in Child Care

• Germ Prevention Strategies

• When to Keep Your Child Home from Child Care

About Dr. Me​​issner

H. Cody Meissner, MD, FAAP, is professor of pediatrics at Floating Hospital for Children, Tufts Medical Center. He also is an ex officio member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Infectious Diseases and associate editor of the AAP Visual Red Book.

Thank you Dr. Kerns

Congratulations Dr Cheryl Kerns on your well deserved retirement.

Thank you for the 40 years of caring for the children on the North Shore.

Welcome to Dr. Sarah O'Connor!

MHP is thrilled to welcome Dr. Sarah O'Connor to our practice.  Sarah was born and raised in New Jersey. She ventured to New Mexico for undergraduate work at the University of New Mexico and was awarded a BS in biology with a minor in psychology. She attended medical school at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in the California bay area and returned to New Mexico for her pediatric residency. After completing residency, she worked at a pediatric urgent care clinic in Albuquerque. In 2010, she and her family settled in the Boston area. She enjoyed working in a primary care office in Watertown and caring for newborns at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital nursery. She enjoys caring for children from newborn through teenage years and is passionate about early childhood and preventive care. For the past five years she has been an important member of Yogman Pediatrics, Cambridge, MA. Due to her family’s relocation to the North Shore, we are thrilled to have her join our practice. In her free time Dr. O'Connor likes to explore New England with her husband and 2 daughters.

MHP Welcomes Hillary Johnson, MSN, CPNP

Marblehead Pediatrics is thrilled to welcome Hillary Johnson to our staff. 

Hillary grew up here in Marblehead, graduated from Marblehead High School and was a proud patient of Marblehead Pediatrics.  She graduated from Wheaton College in 2006 with a degree in sociology and dance.  After teaching dance in Marblehead for several years, she completed her BSN at Simmons College, followed by a Masters of Nursing at Boston College.  

Hillary conducted her graduate school Nurse Practitioner preceptorship right here at Marblehead Pediatrics, studying under Rebecca Ehrenberg and Dr. Kerns.

Welcome, Hillary!