Just a few weeks until the official start to fall, and it is time to start thinking about seasonal illness!

• FLU VACCINE is available now and recommended for everyone!
  • You can get a seasonal flu vaccine at any office visit or schedule a nurse visit.
  • As always, we will host larger flu clinics throughout the fall. The first flu clinic has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th at our downtown office. Weather permitting, this will be a drive through clinic so remember to dress children in t-shirts or shorts for younger children.  Send us a portal message to get scheduled for an appointment time slot and stay tuned to our website for other clinics throughout the fall.
• RSV season officially begins on October 1st.
  • Infants from birth to 8 months will be eligible for an RSV antibody shot called Beyfortus.  As a reminder, RSV (or respiratory syncytial virus) causes serious lung infections frequently resulting in hospitalization in our youngest patients.  This long lasting antibody shot is highly effective in protecting infants.  Talk to your provider if you have questions about an RSV shot for your child.
• COVID VACCINE – similar to flu vaccine, the updated seasonal COVID vaccine is available and recommended by the AAP for children 6 months to age 2 and older children with a risk factor, those who live with individuals at higher risk, or if desired by their parents/caregivers.
  • The CDC recommendations for vaccines are what insurers use to set rules for what they will cover and they are scheduled to meet later this month.  We are now offering the supply that we have purchased for this season, but the arrival of the free state funded vaccines given to children with medicaid or no insurance will depend on CDC recommendations which we will update on our website as we learn more.  We recognize the barrier, but need to require that families agree to pay the $260 cost if not covered by insurance.  Please let us know if you have questions.