Seasonal Flu information
Seasonal Flu information
2011-2012 Seasonal Flu Guidelines per Centers for Disease Control
- Routine influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months and older.
- As in previous recommendations, all children aged 6 months to 8 years who receive a seasonal influenza vaccine for the first time should receive 2 doses.
- The 2011--12 seasonal flu vaccine contains three strains of influenza, including H1N1, H2N3 and a type B.
- We will be offering an alternate seasonal vaccine for those 65 years and older that is high dose.
Additional Menlo Guidelines
- According to our physicians, you may receive the influenza vaccine if you have an upper respiratory illness as long as you do not have a fever. Please consult your physician if you have questions.
- The preservative free formulation is reserved for our pediatric, allergy and obstetric patients.
Pediatric Seasonal Flu Vaccine Update: 12/8/2011
Pediatric flu vaccines are now available. Flu vaccines are recommended for ALL children ages 6 months and older. We offer both the injection and the nasal vaccine. Both vaccines are preservative/thimerosol free. Please call the pediatric office at 650-498-7489 to make appointment for a weekday visit. The pediatric department will not be holding a drop in flu clinic for the month of December. We will be having a flu clinic on December 17th by appointment only. Please call 650-498-7489 to schedule an appointment
A screening questionnaire/consent will need to be filled out to determine any contraindications for receiving the flu vaccine. Any child with severe egg allergies will need to receive their vaccine through the allergy department. If you have any questions regarding the flu vaccines and you wish to speak to one of the nurses, please contact the pediatric office at 650-498-7489
Adult Seasonal Flu Vaccine Update: 9/13/2011
We have received our supply of adult flu vaccine. Please call your physician’s office to set up an appointment to receive your vaccine.
