We are happy that we are able to vaccinate thousands of children against the flu each year. This year, the seasonal flu vaccine will include protection against the H1N1 influenza strain. Vaccination against the flu is recommended for ALL children older than 6 months of age. As in prior years, we will be offering flu shot as well as nasal flu mist. Please read the below guidelines before booking an on-line appointment for a flu clinic.

No child with an egg allergy may receive flu mist or flu shot.
If you have questions regarding possible egg allergy, please discuss the allergy with your child’s primary care doctor.


DOES MY CHILD NEED ONE OR TWO DOSES OF FLU VACCINE?

The following groups need TWO doses of vaccine this year:

• Children under age 9 years receiving flu vaccine for the very first time;
• Children under age 9 years who received seasonal flu vaccine for the
first time last season, but received only 1 dose of seasonal flu vaccine;
• Any child under age 9 years who did not receive at least one dose of
H1N1 flu mist or H1N1 flu shot last year

Children with Asthma, Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses:

These children are considered high-risk for complications from the flu and they need to receive the flu shot. Patients who are in this category may NOT receive flu mist nasal spray. High-risk patients will be given highest priority for flu shots and may call for an appointment to receive the flu shot in a high-risk flu clinic. Please follow above guidelines to decide if your child needs one or two doses of flu shot.

Babies 6-24 months:

Children between ages 6 months and 2 years must receive a shot, not the mist. Babies can often be given flu shots at regularly scheduled well child appointments in the Fall and Winter and may not need to make a separate trip to the office for a flu clinic. Please follow above guidelines to decide if your baby needs one or two doses of flu shot.


Click on the button below to book a flu clinic appointment online.

Ages 2-18 years-old: