Seasonal Flu information
Pediatric Flu information
We have received our supply of flu vaccine for 6 months to 2 years ONLY. We also have received our supply of nasal flu for children over 2 years of age who meet the criteria. Please call the office at 650-498-7489 to schedule your appointment for your children in this age range.
> (For more information about flu vaccines for 2012-2013 season, please click on Pediatric Seasonal Flu Vaccine.) Please continue to monitor our website for the flu vaccine for ages 3 years and older who cannot receive the nasal flu vaccine. We are also planning on walk in flu clinics once we have received all of our flu vaccines.
Seasonal Flu information
We expect to begin vaccinating adult patients the week of September 17.
2012-2013 Seasonal Flu Guidelines per Centers for Disease Control
- Routine influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months and older.
- As in previous recommendations, all children aged 6 months to 8 years who receive a seasonal influenza vaccine for the first time should receive 2 doses.
- The 2011--12 seasonal flu vaccine contains three strains of influenza, including H1N1, H3N2 and a type B.
- We will be offering an alternate seasonal vaccine for those 65 years and older that is high dose as well as the new intradermal Fluzone.
Additional Menlo Guidelines
- According to our physicians, you may receive the influenza vaccine if you have an upper respiratory illness as long as you do not have a fever. Please consult your physician if you have questions.
- The preservative free formulation is reserved for our pediatric, allergy and obstetric patients.
