September 2021
Dear BAP Parents & Patients đ
We have received a shipment of the flu vaccine for the 21-22 flu season.
We are offering flu vaccine on a first-come first-served basis. We will be receiving additional shipments although our supplier has not confirmed those dates. This year, even more than other years, it is very important to protect yourself against the flu. Being ill with the flu may increase your susceptibility and complications to COVID-19.
We will schedule Flu Vaccine Only visits during the weekdays based on staff and schedule availability from 10am to 4pm. Flu Vaccine Only visits are by appointment only.
Please call the office to schedule your appointment OR send us a portal message using the following SUBJECT from the dropdown menu “Request a Flu Vaccine Appointment”. Note that should you choose to call the office to schedule, please bear with us as we expect a very large volume of calls for vaccine.
A few reminders:
- It is recommended that your child get a flu vaccine every year in the fall, starting when he or she is 6 months old. Some children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses for best protection.
- CDC recommends a flu vaccine by the end of October, before flu begins spreading. Getting vaccinated later, however, can still be beneficial and vaccination should continue to be offered throughout the flu season, even into January or later, while supply lasts.
- Children 6 months through 8 years getting a flu vaccine for the first time, and those who have only previously gotten one dose of flu vaccine, should get two doses of vaccine. The first dose should be given as soon as vaccine becomes available.
- “Flu Vaccine Only” visits are meant to be in and out appointments. Your child will be seen by a clinical staff member, not a provider.
- Your child can still get the flu shot if they are allergic to eggs, but we will have you wait in your car for 15 minutes after administration, just to be extra cautious.
- Patients under the age of 18 years old must have a parent/guardian with them to receive their flu vaccine.
- We will allow well siblings to attend well visits and receive their flu shot during the visit. If you already have a well visit scheduled and wish to bring well siblings, please call the office to schedule a “Flu Vaccine Only” appointment for the siblings.
- Masks must be worn at ALL visits (everyone 4 years old and up).
- Dress your child in clothing that allows easy access to his/her arm or leg.
- The day before your appointment, you will receive a portal message with instructions for filling out each child’s flu consent form. If this form is not completed before you arrive for your appointment, the vaccine will not be administered.
- If your child is sick with a fever of 100.4 or greater on the day of the visit, please call the office to reschedule.
- We will consider administering flu vaccine to the parents of our patients. However, we will not be billing insurance. The fee of $35.00 will be due at the time of service.