Flu Vaccinations Start Tuesday – September 8th
This year there will be TWO SEPARATE influenza vaccines, the “regular” flu vaccine, and the “Swine Flu” H1N1 vaccine. Because the H1N1 strain of influenza is very different from previous strains of the flu, it looks like the vaccine will require two shots, about a month apart, to be effective. This means a total of THREE shots this year to be protected from the flu.
We will begin giving the “regular” flu vaccine out on Tuesday, September 8th. We currently have only a limited supply – 120 doses – so initially we will be vaccinating older patients, younger patients at risk due to underlying health problems, and patients who are healthcare workers or who are caretakers for the elderly or children.
While getting a flu shot does not require an office visit with one of our doctors, it DOES require an appointment, so call the office and we’ll get you on the schedule.