Flu Vaccine is Here for the 2008-2009 Season!

We have received our supply of influenza vaccine from the RI Department of Health.

At this time we are planning to have flu vaccine clinics on Saturday, October 18th and November 15th from 8 to 11 AM. In order to have these clinics run smoothly and efficiently, we need you to call in advance to schedule your child for vaccine administration at a flu vaccine clinic.

Alternatively, you can call the office on the morning of the day you’d like to come in for same day administration of the vaccine. We anticipate that we will be able to accommodate a limited number of patients per day while still maintaining smooth office flow for patients who are ill or having check-ups. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate flu vaccine administration on a walk-in basis.

For more information on CDC recommendations for flu vaccine administration visit www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/flu_vax_children0809.htm#box1.

Gardasil Vaccine

The Gardasil Vaccine is now available. Please call the office to make arrangements for administration or with any questions about eligibility for vaccination. You can find out more at www.fda.gov/cber/products/hpvmer060806qa.htm.

Helping Hands Healing Hearts

Helping Hands Healing Hearts is a support group for Rhode Island families of children with congenital heart defects (CHD). This group meets regularly to provide support for caregivers, as well as exposure for our families to other children with CHD's and their siblings. You can access their website at www.riheartgroup.com.

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