Flu and RSV Prevention Information

September 28, 2026

Flu vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months and older. Flu vaccine clinics are scheduled at both offices.  You can call to schedule an appointment or from the patient portal you can choose “Book Appointment” to self-schedule or “Messages” to send an appointment request. Children 6 months to 8 years who are getting flu vaccine for the first time will need a second dose 1 month after the first dose.  For more information about Flu vaccine visit: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/aap-(influenza)-flu-prevention-recommendations-for-2026-27.aspx


RSV prevention is recommended for babies less than 8 months old. Babies whose mothers were not vaccinated for RSV at least 14 days prior to delivery can receive a preventative antibody injection. Please call or send a portal message to schedule an appointment. For more information about RSV prevention visit: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/RSV-immunizations-new-ways-to-protect-babies.aspx

New Parent Information Session in the Hampstead Office

September 15, 2026
We are having an information session for new parents and new patients in the Hampstead office on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm. Please attend to learn more about Carolina Pediatrics of Wilmington.

Labor Day Weekend Hours

September 1, 2026
The Wilmington and Hampstead offices will be closed on Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7th. Seaside Pediatrics is on call for the Labor Day weekend and holiday. Their office will be open for sick visits on Saturday, September 5th from 8-10 am. The office number for Seaside Pediatrics is 910-452-1999.

New Parent Information Sessions

August 25, 2026
Starting in September, we will be offering information sessions for new parents monthly in each office. During this meeting, we will share information about the office and answer any questions you may have. The sessions for September are scheduled as follows: Wilmington Office on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm Hampstead Office on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm

July 4th Holiday Hours

July 1, 2026
The Wilmington and Hampstead offices will be closing at noon on Friday, July 3rd. Additionally, both offices will be closed on Saturday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday.

Summer Well Visits

June 13, 2026
Regular well child visits are one of the most important things you can do to keep your child healthy. Well child visits provide you with the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your child's health. Summer is a great time to schedule your child's well visit. Please call (910) 763-2476 or send a portal request to schedule a well visit.

Saturday Hours

June 1, 2026
We are pleased to announce that our Wilmington office is expanding its Saturday hours. Walk-in sick visits are now available Saturday morning from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Additionally, during the summer months, we are offering well-visit appointments on Saturday mornings in Wilmington. These visits are by appointment only. If you would like to schedule a well visit, please call our office or send a message through the patient portal.

Memorial Day Weekend 2026

May 19, 2026
The Wilmington and Hampstead offices will be closed on Saturday, May 23, 2026 and Monday, May 25, 2026. Seaside Pediatrics will be covering for the weekend and will have office hours on the morning of Saturday, May 23, 2026. The office number for Seaside Pediatrics is 910-452-1999.

Scheduling Updates

May 5, 2026
We now have online self-scheduling available for same day sick appointments in the Wilmington office. Please use the "SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT" button above to learn more. We will continue to have walk-in sick visits at the Wilmington office on Saturday mornings.

Holiday Weekend Hours

April 2, 2026
We will be closing the Wilmington and Hampstead offices at 11:00 am on Friday, April 3rd. You may still call our afterhours nurse triage line by dialing 910-763-2476 for Wilmington or 910-777-2013 for Hampstead. We will reopen on Saturday in Wilmington for regular walk-in sick appointments from 8:00 am- 11:00 am. We will resume our usual hours on Monday, April 6th for Wilmington and Hampstead.

Thank You!!

February 17, 2026
We have been nominated for the 2026 Best of Wilmington. We are grateful to all of our patients and families and appreciate your support. You can vote at bestof.wilmingtonncmagazine.com