We have had to stop scheduling appointments for the H1N1 vaccine.
We will begin again as soon as we receive notification of our next shipment.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation during this unusual time.
Since Saturday - we have scheduled over 350 appointments through e-mail and the several hundred over the phone.
If you already have an appointment scheduled for the vaccine only - your dose has been "reserved".
We are doing everything we can to balance the vaccines that we receive with the need for all of our patients to receive one.
Please keep your eye on this blog - or subscribe to it for the latest information.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine Shipment Update
Important Information for Children 3 to 4 years of age.
We received our shipment of H1n1 injectable vaccine today. (800 doses)
We expected to receive the H1N1 injectable vaccine for children over the age of 3 (which is manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur - the company from which we order our seasonal vaccines).
We received the H1N1 injectable vaccine for children over the age of 4 (which is manufactured by Novartis)
So, at this time we have NO H1N1 vaccine for children that are 3 to 4 years old. We do not know when we will receive vaccine for this important age group, but have to assume that we will.
We will update this blog as soon as we have any new information about shipments of vaccine for children ages 3 to 4.
Supply update coming tomorrow.
We received our shipment of H1n1 injectable vaccine today. (800 doses)
We expected to receive the H1N1 injectable vaccine for children over the age of 3 (which is manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur - the company from which we order our seasonal vaccines).
We received the H1N1 injectable vaccine for children over the age of 4 (which is manufactured by Novartis)
So, at this time we have NO H1N1 vaccine for children that are 3 to 4 years old. We do not know when we will receive vaccine for this important age group, but have to assume that we will.
We will update this blog as soon as we have any new information about shipments of vaccine for children ages 3 to 4.
Supply update coming tomorrow.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
H1N1 Injectable Vaccine - 3 years and older
AGAIN...
Please Do Not Call Our Office
Until you read this entire newsletter.
We have been notified that sometime next week we will be receiving two shipments totaling 800 doses of the injectable H1N1 influenza vaccine for children 3 years and older.
We ordered over 4000 doses. This will NOT be our only shipment.
We will begin scheduling appointments for Thursday, November 12th, (because we do not know exactly when the shipment will arrive). Please call after 10:00 to schedule your appointment. The last time we sent out this enews letter we had so many calls we could not schedule appointments for our sick children.
Something new... no need to wait on hold.
You may also send us an email to schedule your appointment. Send your appointment request to pamedicine@yahoo.com (you can click on the address, or just type it into "send" in your email) in the subject line please type H1N1 and your chart number.
In the body of the email please tell us the name and age of the child or children that you would like to bring in, let us know when you would like to come in - give us the day, date and the time you would like to have an appointment.
Your appointment will be scheduled and we will email you back a confirmation.
We will post an update to this blog if we can schedule appointments before that date.
Children under the age of 10 need to receive 2 doses - 30 days apart (if the supply permits). We can not "save" your child's second dose because it is important that we vaccinate as many children as possible with their first dose so that they receive "some" protection.
Each day we will schedule as many appointments as possible without compromising the safety of our patients and our staff.
Please Do Not Call Our Office
Until you read this entire newsletter.
We have been notified that sometime next week we will be receiving two shipments totaling 800 doses of the injectable H1N1 influenza vaccine for children 3 years and older.
We ordered over 4000 doses. This will NOT be our only shipment.
We will begin scheduling appointments for Thursday, November 12th, (because we do not know exactly when the shipment will arrive). Please call after 10:00 to schedule your appointment. The last time we sent out this enews letter we had so many calls we could not schedule appointments for our sick children.
Something new... no need to wait on hold.
You may also send us an email to schedule your appointment. Send your appointment request to pamedicine@yahoo.com (you can click on the address, or just type it into "send" in your email) in the subject line please type H1N1 and your chart number.
In the body of the email please tell us the name and age of the child or children that you would like to bring in, let us know when you would like to come in - give us the day, date and the time you would like to have an appointment.
Your appointment will be scheduled and we will email you back a confirmation.
We will post an update to this blog if we can schedule appointments before that date.
Children under the age of 10 need to receive 2 doses - 30 days apart (if the supply permits). We can not "save" your child's second dose because it is important that we vaccinate as many children as possible with their first dose so that they receive "some" protection.
Each day we will schedule as many appointments as possible without compromising the safety of our patients and our staff.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Vaccine Availability
As of 7:00 a.m. , Friday, November 6th our vaccine availability is as follows:
Seasonal flu injection for 6 months - 3 years - out of stock (more coming)
Seasonal flu injection for 3 years and older - out of stock (more coming)
Seasonal flu injection for 3 year and older, preservative free - out of stock (more coming)
Seasonal flu nasal spray (FluMist) for 2 years and older, for health children - good supply
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
H1N1 flu injection for 6 months -3 years - good supply
H1N1 flu injection for 3 years and older - coming soon (watch the blog)
H1N1 nasal spray for 2 years and older, for healthy children - out of stock (more coming)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Please continue to watch (or subscribe to) this blog. We will keep it updated as things change.
Seasonal flu injection for 6 months - 3 years - out of stock (more coming)
Seasonal flu injection for 3 years and older - out of stock (more coming)
Seasonal flu injection for 3 year and older, preservative free - out of stock (more coming)
Seasonal flu nasal spray (FluMist) for 2 years and older, for health children - good supply
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
H1N1 flu injection for 6 months -3 years - good supply
H1N1 flu injection for 3 years and older - coming soon (watch the blog)
H1N1 nasal spray for 2 years and older, for healthy children - out of stock (more coming)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Please continue to watch (or subscribe to) this blog. We will keep it updated as things change.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The Shipment Arrived
We have received the shipment of 500 doses of the H1N1 injectable vaccine for children 6 months to 3 years.
If you already scheduled an appointment to come in for the vaccine next week, please do not call to move it up. Your vaccine has been reserved (your child's name is on the box).
Please remember this vaccine is for children who have reached age 6 months but have not turned 3 yet. So, if they have already had their 3rd birthday, they need to wait for the other injectable vaccine.
We still have no idea when the injectable vaccine will arrive for everyone 3 years and older. We will update this blog as soon as we receive notification.
We still have a good supply of the seasonal vaccine for children 6 months to 3 years. Remember this injectable seasonal flu vaccine can be given at the same time as the injectable H1N1 flu vaccine.
We also still have a good supply of the seasonal FluMist nasal spray. This for healthy children 2 years and over.
If you already scheduled an appointment to come in for the vaccine next week, please do not call to move it up. Your vaccine has been reserved (your child's name is on the box).
Please remember this vaccine is for children who have reached age 6 months but have not turned 3 yet. So, if they have already had their 3rd birthday, they need to wait for the other injectable vaccine.
We still have no idea when the injectable vaccine will arrive for everyone 3 years and older. We will update this blog as soon as we receive notification.
We still have a good supply of the seasonal vaccine for children 6 months to 3 years. Remember this injectable seasonal flu vaccine can be given at the same time as the injectable H1N1 flu vaccine.
We also still have a good supply of the seasonal FluMist nasal spray. This for healthy children 2 years and over.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Vaccine Availability Update
As of 7:00 a.m. , Tuesday, November 3rd our vaccine availability is as follows:
Seasonal flu injection for 6 months - 3 years - good supply
Seasonal flu injection for 3 years and older - out of stock (more coming)
Seasonal flu injection for 3 year and older, preservative free - limited supply
Seasonal flu nasal spray (FluMist) for 2 years and older, for health children - good supply
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
H1N1 flu injection for 6 months -3 years - should arrive this week. (Keep watching the blog)
H1N1 flu injection for 3 years and older - have not received a shipment yet (watch the blog)
H1N1 nasal spray for 2 years and older, for healthy children - out of stock (more coming)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Please continue to watch (or subscribe to) this blog. We will keep it updated as things change.
Seasonal flu injection for 6 months - 3 years - good supply
Seasonal flu injection for 3 years and older - out of stock (more coming)
Seasonal flu injection for 3 year and older, preservative free - limited supply
Seasonal flu nasal spray (FluMist) for 2 years and older, for health children - good supply
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
H1N1 flu injection for 6 months -3 years - should arrive this week. (Keep watching the blog)
H1N1 flu injection for 3 years and older - have not received a shipment yet (watch the blog)
H1N1 nasal spray for 2 years and older, for healthy children - out of stock (more coming)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Please continue to watch (or subscribe to) this blog. We will keep it updated as things change.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Injectable H1N1 Flu Vaccine is Coming for 6 months to 3 years
PLEASE do not call the office, until you read this entire post. (THANK YOU)
We have been notified that sometime next week we will be receiving a shipment of 500 doses of the injectable H1N1 influenza vaccine for children ages 6 months to 3 years. (We still have no idea when the injectable vaccine for 3 years and older will arrive.)
We will begin scheduling appointments for Monday, November 9th, (because we do not know exactly when the shipment will arrive).
We will post an update to this blog if we can schedule appointments before that date.
Children under the age of 10 will need to receive 2 doses of their age specific vaccine - 30 days apart (if the supply permits). We can not "save" your child's second dose because it is important that we vaccinate as many children as possible with their first dose so that they receive "some" protection.
Each day we will schedule as many appointments as possible without compromising the safety of our patients and our staff.
We do not know when we will be receiving the injectable vaccine for children 3 years and older. We will send out an eNewsletter as well as post an update to this blog as soon as we have more information.
(Supply update coming tomorrow)
We have been notified that sometime next week we will be receiving a shipment of 500 doses of the injectable H1N1 influenza vaccine for children ages 6 months to 3 years. (We still have no idea when the injectable vaccine for 3 years and older will arrive.)
We will begin scheduling appointments for Monday, November 9th, (because we do not know exactly when the shipment will arrive).
We will post an update to this blog if we can schedule appointments before that date.
Children under the age of 10 will need to receive 2 doses of their age specific vaccine - 30 days apart (if the supply permits). We can not "save" your child's second dose because it is important that we vaccinate as many children as possible with their first dose so that they receive "some" protection.
Each day we will schedule as many appointments as possible without compromising the safety of our patients and our staff.
We do not know when we will be receiving the injectable vaccine for children 3 years and older. We will send out an eNewsletter as well as post an update to this blog as soon as we have more information.
(Supply update coming tomorrow)
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