We have begun receiving our respiratory seaon vaccines, namely flu vaccine, RSV immunization for infants under 8 months of age, and updated COVID vaccines.

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• RSV immunization: 

  • We will begin administering RSV immunization (a long acting monoclonal antibody product) on September 16, 2024.

  • the RSV shot should last through your child's first RSV season.

  • All children under 8 months of age (born to mothers who did not receive the RSV vaccine in pregnancy at least 2 weeks prior to delivery) should receive the vaccine, including infants.

  • Only a very few children with significant ongoing risk factors will qualify for the RSV shot in their second season.

  • A recent CDC study of infants receiving the RSV immunization showed that the RSV immunization was 90% effective in preventing hospitalization.

  • We must have your child's insurance information before we can administer the shot--please get your child added to your insurance plan as soon as possible once he or she is delivered.

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• 2024-5 Flu vaccination:

  • We have already received flu vaccine in our office for all children 6 months of age and older.​

  • Children 6 months to 8 years who are getting the vaccine for the first time or who received one dose of vaccine in the past should receive 2 doses this season for best results.

  • Parents who would like to get their flu vaccine at the same time as their children may do so, but by prescheduled appointment only.

  • We will be having several Saturday flu vaccine clinics in the early season (by appointment only).  We will send an email notification of dates once they are set.

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• 2024-5 COVID vaccine:

  • We have begun receiving COVID vaccine (Pfizer only) for the 2024-25 fall/winter season.​

  • We recommend parents give their child aged 6 months or older the COVID vaccine to minimize hospitalization or long COVID risks.

  • Children 6 months through 4 years should receive 3 doses of Pfizer vaccine (including at least 1 dose of the 2024-5 version) to be up to date for the season.  

  • Children 6 months to 4 years of age who have received at least 2 prior doses of COVID vaccine can receive one dose of vaccine to be up to date for the season.

  • Children aged 5 or older can receive one dose of the 2024-5 vaccine to be up to date.

  • People receiving the yearly updated vaccine are less likely to contract COVID than unvaccinated individuals and much less likely to suffer serious complications of COVID infection.​

 

If you are interested in getting your child vaccinated or boosted, please contact our office to schedule an appointment.  

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If you have questions about these immunizations, consider speaking with one of our phone nurses or messaging your child's doctor over the portal.

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rev. 9/4/24