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Say BOO to the Flu!

The flu season is already upon us! Flu season runs from October through May (sometimes later!).  Influenza activity in NYS is already considered “sporadic.” This means that it’s time for a flu shot if your child hasn’t already received! There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the flu shot. So, let’s do a reality

Say Boo to the Flu! Facts & Misconceptions

The flu season is upon us which means that it’s time for flu shots! There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the flu shot. So, let’s do a reality check. FACT:  Last season,more than 80,000 people died from flu-related illnesses in the U.S. — the highest death toll in more than 40 years.  FACT:

FLU VACCINE CLINICS NOW OPEN!

Flu Vaccine Clinics are now open for scheduling! Please call to schedule an appointment for your child(ren)! 

Flu Vaccine Clinics – COMING SOON

We are still awaiting our full supply of Flu vaccine for the upcoming 2018-2019 Flu season. Please check back for updates for dates & times for our annual Flu Clinics!   

Flu Vaccine Info from the AAP

The 2017-2018 flu season became one of the most severe seasons on record, excluding pandemics, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Aug. 18, 2018, a total of 179 children died of influenza-associated deaths, and thousands more were hospitalized. About 80% of the children who died had not received a

Flu Vaccines – COMING SOON!

We are awaiting our supply of Flu vaccine for the upcoming 2018-2019 Flu season. Please check back for updates for when we will be scheduling our annual Flu Clinics!

Let’s Talk About…The Flu

We are now well into “Flu season”. Here are a few updates from the NYS Department of Health from the past week regarding Influenza:

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