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
- 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
- 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/
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
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