by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Dec 6, 2014 | Flu Shots, Infectious Disease
So a recent press release from the CDC has gotten some attention in the media. Here is the link: http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p1204-flu-season.html For anyone not already familiar with it’s contents, the highlight for many was that antigenic drift... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Oct 30, 2014 | Flu Shots
That shipment of flu vaccine we were expecting has arrived earlier than expected, meaning we now have vaccine on hand for ALL ages and ALL insurances! We will begin booking more flu clinics starting tomorrow. Please call if you would like to schedule an... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Oct 17, 2014 | Infectious Disease
Remember that proverbial curse, “May you live in interesting times”? You may have recently noticed the signs in our waiting room. According to new guidelines we received yesterday, all incoming patients are to be screened for travel history to countries... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Sep 30, 2014 | Flu Shots
The State of CT has shipped us more vaccine for the under 5 years crowd. So, as of now, we can freely book any shot under 5 and nasal vaccine for 5+ years. New appointments for injectable over 5 remain on hold. We will update this blog as soon as that changes. by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Sep 26, 2014 | Flu Shots
Our flu vaccine representative informed us yesterday that there will be a major delay in shipping the balance of our order. Apparently there have been some production delays and they are hoping to send out the rest of the vaccine in November. Hopefully. Somehow this... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Sep 11, 2014 | Flu Shots
It is that time again! The flu shots have finally arrived. As some may recall, a good portion of pediatric flu vaccine is now supplied through the state. So we are a bit at their mercy from a delivery and supply point of view. Also, interestingly, the manufacturers... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | May 21, 2014 | General Pediatrics
This is a question that comes up periodically. I was reviewing a patient’s file recently and noticed that we hadn’t seen this adolescent in a few years. When we recommended that he come in for a routine “physical”, the family told us he had... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Apr 4, 2014 | Injuries
A great deal of attention has been paid recently to the problem of concussions in our children and young athletes. Given the potential for significant cognitive impact and debilitating symptoms, this concern is well placed. However, part of the difficulty in managing... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Oct 28, 2013 | Administration
On June 17 of this year, Wallingford adopted a revised policy on school absences, which has in turn created a great deal of confusion in our office. I had the opportunity last week to go over this with Kathy Neelon, the Nurse Coordinator for the district and wanted... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Oct 9, 2013 | Flu Shots
Our flu shot season is well under way here, but as usual, there are some snags that I wanted to address. We are hard at it already, having given out nearly 400 or so with another 700 already booked in the upcoming weeks. There is no sign of any shortages, so please...
