H1N1 vaccine update, pre-thanksgiving edition

A few updates from Elm Street Pediatrics:

• Sadly, we have now given ALL of our 390 doses of H1N1 vaccine. All doses were given to those patients and families in the high-risk group, including asthmatics, those with heart disease, pregnant women, etc.
• With over 3000 patients in the practice, we apologize that we logistically could NOT vaccinate everyone who wanted to do so. We did our best to vaccinate all of the patients with the highest risk profiles as directed by the CDC. We were also limited in that we only had flu shots for ages 4 and up, and limited flu mist supplies for ages 2 and up; thus, we were unable to vaccinate those between 6 mos and 2 years -- nor could we vaccinate kids under age 4 with asthma or history of wheezing. Again, we apologize for this!
  
• We do not know when we will receive our next shipment, but we promise to update this site as soon as we have it.

H1N1 vaccine may be available through the Skokie Health Department in December for all patients in the priority risk groups, as long as you are an Illinois resident.

• Clinic dates there: Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 9, Dec 12
• Location: Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St, Skokie IL
• To make appointments: visit www.skokie.org
• Priority groups are: all children/ adolescents/ young adults (ages 6 mos-24 years), pregnant women, adults (ages 24-64) with chronic health issues, healthcare workers
• This clinic will offer boosters to children under age 10 as well. Remember, the booster should be given 3-4 weeks after the first dose is given.

Once again, the Thanksgiving Week Holiday Schedule:

• Monday: regular hours, 8:30-5:00
• Tuesday: regular hours, 8:30-7:00
• Wednesday: shortened hours, 8:30-2:00
• Thursday: office closed, physician available via pager at all times
• Friday: shortened hours, 8:30-2:00
• Saturday: regular hours, 9:00-1:00

Thanks and bear with us!