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FLU UPDATES -- Posted on Tuesday, March 2 2010

SEASONAL FLU:

CURRENTLY SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS FOR MARCH 2010 ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE BASIS.

Patients 6 months to 35 months of age – doses are no longer available.

Patients 3 years and older will be offered first and second doses.

Please call 973-378-7990 to schedule an appointment.


H1N1 FLU:

CURRENTLY SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS FOR MARCH 2010 ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE BASIS.

Patients 6 months to 35 months of age will be offered both first and second doses.

Patients 3 years and older will be offered both first and second doses.

It is recommended that patients 6 months to 9 years of age receive a second booster of the H1N1. The doses must be at least 21 days apart.

Please call 973-378-7990 for an appointment.

OUR WEBSITE WILL BE UPDATED AS WE RECEIVE CURRENT INFORMATION REGARDING THE VACCINES.

H1N1 RECALL -- Posted on Wednesday, December 16 2009

Our office is aware of the recent non-safety related voluntary recall sanofi has initiated on the H1N1 pediatric vaccine (ages 6 – 35 months). The recall was due to specific lots or “batch” not meeting the manufacturer’s specifications for potency.

We have contacted the manufacturer regarding this issue. Our lot numbers were not affected by the recall.

Patients who received a vaccine elsewhere may contact that facility for further information. However, the manufacturer has confirmed no further action is needed other than completing the two dose series, if not already completed.

OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS -- Posted on Wednesday, October 28 2009

We understand your concerns regarding the seasonal flu vaccine shortage. Please keep in mind that the seasonal flu peaks in January thru March. Please educate yourself and your family on steps to protect your health. For information, please visit www.flu.gov, and click on prevention and treatment.