Flu Drive-Thru!

It is hard to believe flu season is right around the corner! I strongly recommend flu vaccine every Fall for everyone age 6 months and older. In an effort to make getting your family’s flu vaccines as simple and quick as possible this year we will be holding drive-thru flu vaccine clinics right outside our office BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on the following dates:

Saturday September 24th 9am-11am
Saturday October 15th 9am-11am
Saturday October 29th 9am-11am

When you enter our parking lot please turn RIGHT to join the vaccine line (one-way only around our building).
Parents are also welcome and encouraged to get their flu vaccines with their child(ren) but ALL recipients must be pre-registered and have appointments (due to time constraints we will not be able to “add on” anyone without an appointment).

In order to make this process smooth and successful it is VERY IMPORTANT that your child is dressed appropriately. Most of the time children will remain in their seats for their vaccine.

Infants/ toddlers < 2 years will receive the vaccine in their thigh—they must be wearing loose shorts, snap-type (legless) onesie or diaper only. Their thighs MUST be exposed (you can cover their legs with a blanket prior to the vaccine).

Children age 2+ and adults will receive the vaccine in their upper arm—they should wear short sleeves. We will not be able to push up long sleeves or take time to remove the arm from the shirt.

It is extremely important patients are dressed appropriately and ready for their vaccine when you drive up — we will not have time to accommodate wardrobe changes. If your child is not dressed appropriately you will be asked to pull out of the vaccine line and park your car to make any necessary changes and then rejoin the back of the line.

- Children in 5-point harness car seats should remain bucked in their car seats.
- Children in booster seats (using a seat belt) or in standard seat with seat belts should remain in their seat if they are able to hold still on their own. For children who may need assistance holding still a parent may place them on their lap.

-If your child has significant difficulty during vaccines we recommend you call to schedule an in-office appointment instead where we will be able to devote more time to your child’s needs.

You may call the office to schedule or send a portal message titled “Flu Vaccine Appointment” with your preferred date/ time. We anticipate spots will fill fast!