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Dr. Scott Moore, M.D. |
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Dr. Scott Moore, M.D. |
Please call (734) 475.4500 to schedule your child(ren)'s appointment during one of our flu vaccine clinics.
Wednesday Clinics (3:00-6:00 pm) September 14, 21, 28
People at high risk for complications from the flu, including:
- Children aged 6 months until their 19th birthday,
- Pregnant women,
- People 50 years of age and older, and
- People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions;
- People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:
- Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu (see above)
- Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)
- Healthcare workers.
No, it is not too early. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends getting the flu vaccine as soon as it is available in your community. The CDC also advises that the flu vaccine takes two weeks before it begins providing protection against the flu. The flu season typically begins in October and peaks in January or February, although we have seen the flu into the summer months this year.
Vaccination with the nasal-spray flu vaccine is always an option for healthy persons aged 2-49 years who are not pregnant.
There are some people who should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician. These include
- People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs.
- People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past.
- People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously.
- Influenza vaccine is not approved for use in children less than 6 months of age.
- People who have a moderate or severe illness with a fever should wait to get vaccinated until their symptoms lessen.
Yes, the seasonal flu vaccine does cover the H1N1 virus.
Yes, we have a limited supply. If/when we do run out of VFC supply, you will either need to go to the Health Department or pay out of pocket. VFC is a state government program that makes vaccines available to uninsured and underinsured children. If you have any questions about the VFC program, please call the office at 734-475-4500.
If your child is experiencing flu-like symptoms, please call the office at 734-475-4500.
In addition to the typcial procedures we follow to ensure the health of your child when you are in the office, we will also be asking parents who are bringing in a child for suspected flu to call us from the parking lot when they arrive for their appointment instead of coming into the office. We will meet your family at the side door and bring you directly to an exam room. This will lessen exposure in the waiting room. In addition, we will continue our policy of reserving the Bug Room for well baby visits only and will attempt to only use the Farm and Planet Rooms for Sick Visits.
Created August 31, 2009 ; Updated November 2, 2010