A limited number of H1N1 Flu Shots have arrived!!
FLU VACCINE HOURS
M/T/W/F 9-1 2-6 Th 2-6
No appointment necessary.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ENTER THROUGH THE PEDIATRIC DOOR
Only 100 Doses of H1N1 Vaccine
The Novel H1N1 flu shot for children aged 6 months old to 3 years old has arrived. We only received 100 of the 500 we ordered for this age group thus far. An administration fee will be billed to your insurance if you are a VFP patient and is $15 for the public. You can drop in to get the vaccine – see our flu vaccine hours above. It is available on a first come, first served basis only.
Inactived, Injectable Influenza Vaccines
This vaccine is an inactived (not live attentuated) shot and is recommended for children UNDER the age of three years old only. This flu shot is preservative (thimersol) free. Children with asthma or diabetes may get this shot. Children should not get it if they have a severe (life-threatening) allergy to eggs.
As a reminder:
Groups recommended to receive 2009 H1N1 LAIV
FIRST are healthy people who are:
2 through 24 years old or
25 through 49 years old and
- Live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age – parents, siblings, daycare providers, grandparents
- Are health care or emergency medical personnel
- Live with or care for persons with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for severe complications from flu (asthma, diabetes, heart condition, etc.)
Children through 9 years of age should get two doses of vaccine about a month apart. Older children and adults need only one dose.
We expect more H1N1 flu shots for older children and adults and pregnant women in the next few weeks. We will send another email when these arrive.
Quick Kuddos
We are proud to have recieved Sacramento Business Journal’s 2009 A+ Employers/ Employee’s Choice Finalist Award. This award is a symbol that we work hard to take good care of our employees so they are happy to take good care of you.
Website Flu Page
Reminder, if you do get sick with a fever and a cough or other flu-like symptoms this season, you may find helfpful information on our website flu page.
At Vails Family Practice, our whole purpose is to take care of you – to provide comprehensive, personal health care to you and your families. I am grateful to continue to care for you and your families.
Remember we grew from just one patient and your referrals will allow us to thrive during tough economic times. Please consider forwarding this email to a friend or family member.
Sincerely,
Julie Vails, MD
Vails Family Practice
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