Flu shot update 9/30/14

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.

Why We Don’t Love Flu Shot Season

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...

Flu Shots 2014

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...

ImPACT Testing and Concussions

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...

Wallingford School Absences

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...

2013 Flu Shots (continued)

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...

Flu Shots 2013

And so it begins again.  Our supply of flu vaccine has arrived and we can begin booking the flu shot clinics.  Please call the office during regular hours to book a time to come in.  We have both injectable as well as nasal vaccine, and all of our vaccine is...

Sunscreen For Children

As we get into the warmer months, many parents ask about sunscreen for their children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: •Sunscreen for ALL children over 6 months of age. •Sunscreen should be “broad-spectrum” and protect against both UVA and UVB rays...

Super Storm Charlotte Update

I hope everyone is safe and warm following the Blizzard of 2013. We are still literally and figuratively digging ourselves out here at PMoW. As many of you know already, our landlords were unable to get our parking lot clear in time for office hours on Monday. Matters...