Flu shot update

We currently have in stock and ready to give:

*the preservative free baby flu vaccine ( 6 months-36 months)

*Flu mist ( 2 and over...but don't kid yourself. 2 year olds do NOT like to have something squirted in their nose, some times the shot is easier)
Flu mist is a live vaccine.

*Regular flu shots for anyone over three ( this is NOT preservative free, the amount of thimerisol in these is not a concern unless you are pregnant)

We should be getting preservative free flu vaccine for the over three year old crowd in the beginning of September


The first year that a child under the age of 9 gets the flu vaccines, they need 2 doses within the same season to give full protection.
Once they have had a year with 2 shots, they should only need one for future years.
The 2 doses need to be at least 4 weeks apart, ( it is okay if it is a little longer than that)

I am getting reports from parents that this years flu vaccine has packed a bit of a wallop. About a quarter of our babies have had an extremely fussy night after the shot. Some have had low grade fevers.
This reaction has NOT lasted for more than a day or two.

We will be holding a drop in Flu Shot clinic here in the office on Saturday morning September 22nd from 9:30-12:30
This will be for patients and family members.
Cost for parents is $35/shot. We do not bill your insurance. You may find it cheaper to do it elsewhere, but for convenience we are happy to vaccinate you ( and we give cute band aids)
if the demand exists we may do another weekend shot clinic in October.

Once the season is in full swing I will keep you undated on "drop in" flu shot hours during the week.

Stay well, I hope that this coming flu season is a "non Event" but sometimes they are quite horrid and scary ( remember H1N1) I do suggest getting the protection. It is worth a fussy night.

Judy