Our office will be closing at 2:00 pm today and reopening as usual on Monday at 9:00 am.
I wish you all a happy new year. If you need care during this long weekend, The after hours PERG starts to see patients at 2:00 pm this afternoon.
We have been quite busy today. There is a nasty cold and cough going around. Our nebulizers have been buzzing with all of the wheezy children in here.
If you have one of our loaner nebulizers please make sure to bring it back to the office next week.
We have some H1N1 in stock and will be giving a limited amount Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call those mornings to get on the "same day" vaccination list.
Shots are given every day to patients who are here on the main schedule seeing the doctors.
I will check back in on Monday to let you know what's been going around all weekend.
~Nurse Judy
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
New Year, New shipment
Ok folks we got some vaccine in today! Multi dose vials (with a preservative, so a small amount of thermerisol) we can do shots for 6 months and up.
Please call for a shot appointment. We have _limited_ spots, 10 this morning, 10 in the afternoon. If you cannot get in today, don't fret. We will have some shot appointments for Wednesday Dec. 30th as well.
Happy New year!
Warmly,
Nurse Charity
Please call for a shot appointment. We have _limited_ spots, 10 this morning, 10 in the afternoon. If you cannot get in today, don't fret. We will have some shot appointments for Wednesday Dec. 30th as well.
Happy New year!
Warmly,
Nurse Charity
Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday
I hope everyone has had safe travels.
Care Practice reports that they received more H1N1 including preservative free for pregnant women, inject able for all ages ( not the Preservative free) and the nasal spray.
check their website for the hours they are doing the walk in clinic www.carepractice.com
Care Practice reports that they received more H1N1 including preservative free for pregnant women, inject able for all ages ( not the Preservative free) and the nasal spray.
check their website for the hours they are doing the walk in clinic www.carepractice.com
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Recall did not affect us
As you may have read there was yet another recall of some batches of the H1N1 mist.
The doses we gave at this office were NOT among the batches that were affected.
This was not a safety issue, but rather that the units were possibly less than full doses. Patients who received the recalled doses do NOT need to repeat.
We are Not in the office this afternoon or tomorrow. As always, If you have a concern when our office is closed, please contact the after hours clinic at 387-9293
Happy Holidays to all
~Nurse Judy
The doses we gave at this office were NOT among the batches that were affected.
This was not a safety issue, but rather that the units were possibly less than full doses. Patients who received the recalled doses do NOT need to repeat.
We are Not in the office this afternoon or tomorrow. As always, If you have a concern when our office is closed, please contact the after hours clinic at 387-9293
Happy Holidays to all
~Nurse Judy
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Bill Graham report
We just got a call from a parent who is working at the Bill Graham event.
As of 3pm there are reportedly NO lines!!!
As of 3pm there are reportedly NO lines!!!
traveling tips and stuff...
I hope everyone is getting their H1N1 needs taken care of from the opportunities out there in town.
Today is the big clinic at the Bill Graham and Care Practice still has vaccine as well.
Care Practice is doing drop in visits today from 4-5 and tomorrow from 3:30 -5.
I don't expect any vaccine here until January.
This week we are still seeing a tummy bug and lots of strep throat. We also have our share of typical winter colds and coughs.
Lots of our families are planning flight travel for the holidays. Here are a few tips.
* have tylenol and or Motrin/advil with you on the plane should you need it. It won't do you much good if it is packed away in checked luggage.
you don't need to give it unless you have a fussy child on your hands. Know your doses!
*have your infant sucking during take off and landing to help with ear pressure.
Older kids can suck on a lollipop or chew gum. There are little ear plugs available at drug stores called "earplanes" that are very helpful for problem ears
AYR saline gel is a nice thing to have on hand to help noses deal with the dry airplane air. This is great for all ages and is available over the counter right by the saline drops and sprays
* when you are calculating your need for diapers and snacks, be a pessimist and count on significant delays...there is no down side to getting to your destination with extra diapers on hand. the alternative is NOT pretty.
For long flights with a lap baby, if you have room in your diaper bag, pack an easy change of clothing for you as well as the baby ( this is personal experience talking...6 hours covered with poop from a leaky diaper, 22 years later and I remember it well)
It is always a good idea to know what your care options might be if your child gets ill while you are away.
Check with your insurance company to see how they like to handle those situations.
Find out what urgent care options will be available to you near where you are staying
I wish everyone a healthy week.
We are in the office every day but Friday this week
~Nurse Judy
Today is the big clinic at the Bill Graham and Care Practice still has vaccine as well.
Care Practice is doing drop in visits today from 4-5 and tomorrow from 3:30 -5.
I don't expect any vaccine here until January.
This week we are still seeing a tummy bug and lots of strep throat. We also have our share of typical winter colds and coughs.
Lots of our families are planning flight travel for the holidays. Here are a few tips.
* have tylenol and or Motrin/advil with you on the plane should you need it. It won't do you much good if it is packed away in checked luggage.
you don't need to give it unless you have a fussy child on your hands. Know your doses!
*have your infant sucking during take off and landing to help with ear pressure.
Older kids can suck on a lollipop or chew gum. There are little ear plugs available at drug stores called "earplanes" that are very helpful for problem ears
AYR saline gel is a nice thing to have on hand to help noses deal with the dry airplane air. This is great for all ages and is available over the counter right by the saline drops and sprays
* when you are calculating your need for diapers and snacks, be a pessimist and count on significant delays...there is no down side to getting to your destination with extra diapers on hand. the alternative is NOT pretty.
For long flights with a lap baby, if you have room in your diaper bag, pack an easy change of clothing for you as well as the baby ( this is personal experience talking...6 hours covered with poop from a leaky diaper, 22 years later and I remember it well)
It is always a good idea to know what your care options might be if your child gets ill while you are away.
Check with your insurance company to see how they like to handle those situations.
Find out what urgent care options will be available to you near where you are staying
I wish everyone a healthy week.
We are in the office every day but Friday this week
~Nurse Judy
Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday morning
NO vaccine here today.
We did get a message from the health department suggesting that january promises PLENTY of vaccine for anyone who wants it. Perhaps even Target and Walgreens will get their supplies soon.
Remember that second doses need to be at least 21 days apart, but there is no maximum time as long as the second one is given this season.
Check the earlier entries for info on where you can get the vaccine this week.
We did get a message from the health department suggesting that january promises PLENTY of vaccine for anyone who wants it. Perhaps even Target and Walgreens will get their supplies soon.
Remember that second doses need to be at least 21 days apart, but there is no maximum time as long as the second one is given this season.
Check the earlier entries for info on where you can get the vaccine this week.
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