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Flu Information
Pediatrics West is recommending flu shots for all children.
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* Flu mist is a live nasal spray that is ONLY FOR PATIENTS OF PEDIATRICS WEST who are Healthy individuals ages 2 and up WITHOUT any chronic conditions If you have recently received an MMR, or Varicella (Chicken Pox) -be aware: you MUST wait at least 4 weeks before getting the live nasal spray.
Live nasal vaccines are not approved for patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, blood disorders, complex cardiovascular problems, or asthmatics; or for anyone with one or more episodes of wheezing in the past year. Live nasal Flu vaccines are not OK for close contacts of severely immuno-compromised individuals.
Flu vaccines are not OK for children with egg allergies.
WESTFORD FLU CLINICS
Wednesday 12-29-10 10am-2pm injection for ages 6 months and older
GROTON FLU CLINICS
Tuesday 12-28-10 10am-2pm injection for ages 6 months and older
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