COVID-19 Resource Page
A dedicated page about COVID-19 for Atkinson Family Practice patients.
Check back frequently to learn about the disease, safety precautions, vaccine, testing and more.




VACCINES
We now have COVID-19 vaccines for primary series and booster doses available in both offices for all ages! (6 mo and up). Please call to book a Nurse Visit for a vaccine at your convenience.
We now offer the new Bivalent COVID-19 Booster to ages 5 and up.
FAQs- These are linked. Simply click on the wording below to be brought to the information!
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Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Causes Mostly Mild Side Effects in Children
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What is the difference between a booster shot and an additional dose?
TESTING
IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19 OR ARE SYMPTOMATIC, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO SPEAK WITH A PROVIDER. WE OFFER TESTING DAILY IN BOTH LOCATIONS INCLUDING SATURDAYS IN AMHERST.
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Information for Patients about COVID Prevention, Symptoms, Testing, and Isolation (Mass Medical Society)
STUDIES
New CDC Study: Children and teens 18 years and younger who have had COVID-19 are up to 2.5 times more likely to be newly diagnosed with diabetes after infection.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Employer Reasonable Accommodation Letter (reminder: we cannot write letters requiring employers to ensure remote work environments)
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Great local resources available to the residents of the Pioneer Valley and Hampshire County
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Brochure from MassSupport Network Crisis Counseling Program for Covid-19