Annual Flu, COVID, and RSV Information
(Updated for 2024)
Walk in Flu & COVID clinic information
We currently have the COVID and flu vaccines in stock! Walk in clinics start September 9th for our established patients only. Walk-in clinic for flu is for patients 6 months and up, while COVID walk-in clinic is for ages 5 and up. Please see information on the rest of this page for information on each vaccine.
Established patients can walk in without an appointment M-F at noon Starting September 9th
Established patients can walk in without an appointment between 9-11 AM any Saturday in October (5, 12, 19, 26)
You may also receive the flu/COVID vaccine at well visits or by nurse appointment
RSV will only be given at well visits or by nurse appointment only
| Vaccine Type | Availability |
|---|---|
| Flu Shot | Available |
| Flu Nasal Spray | Available |
| COVID age 6 months to 5 years | Available |
| COVID age 5-11 years | Available |
| COVID 12+ years | Available |
| RSV (<8 months) | Begins October 1st |
Influenza Vaccine Information
Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone over age six months starting in late summer or fall. If this is the first time your child is getting a flu vaccine and they are under nine years old, they should receive two vaccines separated by at least one month.
When available, we will have both the injected and nasal spray vaccines. Please see the above graphic for our availability of each. We do run out of these, so please come early enough to receive your vaccine.
When you schedule an appointment for a flu vaccine, note that the appointment is only for a vaccine - you will not be seen by a doctor or nurse practitioner. If your child has any signs or symptoms of illness, please call the office prior to coming in for a vaccine.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Information
What is RSV?
RSV is a respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms but can also affect the lungs.
RSV infection can be dangerous for infants, causing difficulty breathing, low oxygen levels, and dehydration. In the United States, RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lungs) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs) in infants. Children who get sick from RSV may need to be hospitalized, and some might even die.
There is now an RSV preventive antibody that can prevent serious lung disease caused by RSV. The generic name is Nirsevimab.
Who should receive the immunization?
1. Infants born during the RSV season (typically fall through spring) should:
a. Receive a single dose of the RSV Immunization within 1 week after birth, if the birthing parent did not receive the immunization at least 14 days prior to delivery
b. Receive it at their first well-baby visit if they did not receive it in the newborn hospital admission
2. Infants born outside of the RSV season who are younger than 8 months should:
a. Ideally receive a single dose of the RSV Immunization before their first RSV season
b. Infants < 8 months who did not get a dose, should get one at any time during the RSV season
3. Some infants and young children 8 through 19 months of age who are at increased risk for serious RSV disease should receive Nirsevimab shortly before the start of their second RSV season
*There are some situations in which Nirsevimab may be recommended for an infant after the mother received an RSV vaccine.
Is Nirsevimab a vaccine?
No, but it is an immunization. It is an antibody that gives a child immunity (immunity = protection) for around 5 months. This protection is called passive immunity. It is given one time per RSV season through an intramuscular injection, which is the same way vaccines are given. Studies show that Nirsevimab reduces the risk of serious disease by about 80% and provides protection for at least 5 months, which is the length of the RSV season.
Call or message with questions and we will do our best to answer! More information from the CDC here
COVID Information
We have the updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) now. Please call to schedule or you are welcome to receive the vaccine at any checkup or in the walk-in clinics as above.
Children under 5 need 3 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated. One of those doses should be the 2024-2025 formulation.. Everyone 5 and up should have 1 dose of the newest version. If your child had covid recently, you can choose to wait for 3 months after they had it to get the newer version (although you do not have to).
We continue to see patients during our usual walk-in schedule (for our established patients only). You can be seen without an appointment from 8 am - 11 am AND 2 pm - 3 pm Monday - Friday, and at 10 am Saturday and Sunday. We have a separate waiting room for the walk-ins patients (Waiting Room 2). If you would like to see a specific provider please call to schedule an appointment. Stay out of the pediatric urgent care and emergency room and get your treatment here in your medical home!
We continue to offer COVID testing and vaccination in our office. We have rapid antigen testing and PCR testing.