08/27/2021
Flu vaccines for 2021/22 season is now available!!!
The CDC continues to recommend an annual Influenza vaccine, with an inactivated version (not live) for EVERYONE >6 months of age, but especially those with asthma, COPD, respiratory problems, heart issues, and other chronic medical problems, pregnant moms, and those who have a compromised immune system.
Fluzone (High Dose) vaccine for people 65+ to help promote a stronger immune response to the flu than the regular version.
Flulaval and Flucelvax are expected to be available mid- September.
Flulaval Quadrivalent (4 strain- Preservative free) vaccine is designed to help protect people 6 months of age and older against 4 different strains of the flu. This vaccine is designed to help protect children 6 months of age and older who need a preservative free option. Egg allergic individuals can now safely receive the regular flu vaccine.
Flucelvax Quadrivalent (4 strain) vaccine is designed to help protect people 2 years of age and older against 4 different strains of the flu.
There may be restrictions based on insurance coverage. PPO/ Medicare/ Sharp HMO can get the Flu vaccine in our office. Arch HMO/ Veteran Affairs/ Tricare need to get the vaccine with their primary care office, per plan policy. Please send us a message via the patient portal, should you have any questions.
Vaccine visits do not required an office encounter, but to ensure a speedy visit, it can be combined with your routine office visit, or by calling the office to set up an appointment.
Thank You,
Nerin Magana, MA