Pediatric Associates of Anderson Flu Shot Clinic Dates and Times


As you all know there will be the regular 09/10 seasonal flu shot this year as well as a second as soon as it becomes available to protect against Swine Flu.

Current Recommendations for 09/10 Seasonal Flu Vaccine

Seasonal 09/10 vaccine is recommended for ALL children 6 months up to 19 years of age.

Those children 6 months of age up to 9 years of age that are receiving the seasonal flu vaccine for the first time or were vaccinated previously with only a single dose of seasonal 08/09 vaccine will need two doses 4 weeks apart.

High risk children continue to be a primary focus for flu vaccine as well as their parents, siblings and ALL caregivers. Those at highest risk for complications from flu are as follows:

· Children 6-59 months of age.
· Children with chronic illnesses such as asthma or any chronic respiratory disorder, heart problems, diabetes, neurological disorders, kidney or liver problems, suppressed or malfunctioning immune systems, genetic disorders of metabolism, or blood disorders such as Sickle Cell Disease .
· Children on chronic aspirin therapy.

Since we can't immunize infants until they are at least 6 months of age, all parents, siblings and caregivers should receive the vaccine to provide a layer of protection so to speak around the unprotected infant.

Although our focus is on those most at risk , this does not diminish the importance of all school age children being vaccinated on a yearly basis. Remember, we are trying to reduce the spread and protect the most vulnerable.

Your child may not receive the flu vaccine if he or she is acutely ill with fever, is allergic to eggs, or is taking a steroid by mouth (e.g. Prednisone, Orapred, Veripred or a generic equivalent).

The cost of the vaccine is $30 payable at the time of service or if co-pay is applicable, whichever amount is less.

Location of the new and improved flu shot clinics will be the same as last year at the Oglesby Center at the Anmed North Campus in the Healthy Futures Room located in the basement. Please use entrance "C" and the elevator by the pharmacy. There will be signs to direct you. If you have a handicapped or special needs child please notify the nurse on arrival. We have listened and will be handling the flow different this year. On your arrival, you will be given a card for a 30 minute slot that you will be able to return and receive your vaccine if there is more than a 30 minute wait time. We have also extended the times for each clinic providing extended options for your convenience.

Some patients that have been in for well child visits since mid August have already received either their first of the two or, if previously vaccinated or over 9 years of age, their single dose. Those receiving their first of two are encouraged to get there second seasonal as soon as they can after the 4 week interval has past. We are encouraging all to come on and get the seasonal flu out of the way in anticipation of the demand for the Swine Flu vaccine whenever that becomes available. We will initiate use of that vaccine at the clinics as soon as it becomes available so when you hear in the news that it has been released please come back to this site to confirm availability at our clinics. Depending on demand, we may add more clinics and or time.

We regret that as of this date, we have been unable to obtain a sufficient supply of vaccine from the Health Department to provide vaccine at these clinics for those children covered by Medicaid or Absolute Total Care. Please check back on this site prior to your planned clinic visit to see if this changes.

Our staff will be available to administer the vaccine on the following dates:

· Monday, September 21, 2:30-8:00
· Saturday, October 3, 1:30-6:00
· Wednesday, October 14, 2:30-8:00
· Sunday, November 8, 1:30-5:00
· Saturday, November 14, 1:30-6:00
· Saturday, December 5, 1:30-6:00