We wanted to let you know that we have injectable influenza vaccines in stock for all our eligible patients (6 months and above). We will have nasal flu vaccine later this month for any eligible children 24 months and older. In addition, we anticipate receiving the newest COVID vaccines in the coming weeks.

As we head into the fall and winter months, we want to remind you how important it is to protect yourself and your loved ones against respiratory illnesses. Both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children and adults. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends flu vaccines in all children 6 months and older. The COVID vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months to 23 months, as well as older children with underlying risk factors (asthma, diabetes, etc), and will be available for all our patients over 6 months who would like to receive it.

Vaccination is the best way to:

• Prevent severe illness and hospitalization
• Reduce the spread of infection in our community
• Keep school, work, and family routines running smoothly

As in previous seasons, we will have vaccine-only clinics on select days, including some school holidays and weekends. Please note these visits will not involve a doctor, so we are unable to offer medical advice at these visits.

If your child has a well visit scheduled in October or November, we can administer flu and COVID vaccines at that visit. We can also vaccinate siblings at these visits, provided you schedule them in advance of the appointment. Unfortunately, we do not have the flu storage capacity to vaccinate parents this year.

Thank you for helping us keep our community healthy this season.