Boosters Galore

Good news from Elm Street Pediatrics regarding Flu vaccines....

H1N1 Vaccine

• First dose and booster doses now available for the following ages: 6 mos-35 mos, 4 years and older
• For kids aged 36 mos-4 years old (i.e. 3 year olds) please discuss with one of the physicians to determine the best approach
• For the booster: it is ideally given 21-28 days after the first dose; also, if the first dose was a mist, it is preferred that the second is a mist -- likewise if the first dose was a shot, it is preferred that the second is a shot -- however, if for availability reasons it is necessary to get the other form of vaccine, that IS acceptable
  
• Please call the front desk to schedule
  

Seasonal Flu Vaccine

• The seasonal flu vaccine is available for ALL kids 6 months of age and older on a first come, first serve basis
  
• Please call the front desk to schedule

What illnesses are going around now??

• We are still seeing H1N1 Influenza circulating in the community
• It is true that we are seeing less H1N1 flu than we had seen in previous months
• December is typically the beginning of Seasonal Influenza
• We are starting to see seasonal Influenza this month; this typically peaks in February and extends into the spring months, however every season is slightly different.
  

The AAP has launched a new website for parents, with tips and links.

• If you are interested: http://healthychildren.org/
  

A special thanks to all the extra work put in by our front office and nursing staff during this busy time, as we try to vaccinate everyone as quickly as possible...

Thanks for reading!

Happy holidays!! Our Holiday hours will be posted next week.


Please don't hesitate to call with ANY questions, comments, or concerns!!!

- the doctors at Elm Street Pediatrics