It’s NOT too Late for your child’s Flu Shot!
December 16, 2016Flu Shot Appointments are NOW AVAILABLE! Make your child’s appointment Today!
Fact Check:
- Flu Shot will be administered by pediatrician Dr. Medina after a quick health screening.
- SuperKids Pediatrics’ Flu vaccine stock is o non-preservative and single-dose version, and is offered to all patients with no out of pocket regardless of insurance coverage.
- Getting vaccinated also protects people around you, including those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness, like babies and young children, older people, and people with certain chronic health conditions. Benefits of flu vaccination
- All persons aged 6 months and older are recommended for annual vaccination, with rare exceptions. Talk to your Doctor about concerns over exceptions.
- The nasal spray flu vaccines (live attenuated influenza vaccine or LAIV) should not be used during 2016-2017 as per CDC recommendations.
- The most common mild reaction has been soreness, redness or swelling at the spot and they usually last less than two days. Low grade fever and aches are mild reactions associated with the flu vaccine. Serious allergic reactions to flu vaccines are very rare. If they occur, it is usually within a few minutes to a few hours after the vaccination.
Lizaida Medina Candelaria, MD FAAP
Lizaida Medina, MD FAAP
Dr. Medina is a Board Certified Pediatrician and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Palm Beach Pediatric Society. Her office, SuperKids Pediatrics, is located in Palm Beach Gardens.
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