COMMUNITY/SEASONAL AND H1N1 FLU VACCINE STATUS
UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2010


WE HAVE RECEIVED ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF H1N1 VACCINES. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
No appointments are needed for flu vaccines. They are given during our normal business hours.
We apologize for the delay in receiving the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines this year.
Many local pharmacies, cities, and towns are giving vaccines as well.
Here is a link for flu vaccine clinics in pharmacies in Rhode Island and towns in Rhode Island. In Massachusetts, here is a list
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Community/Seasonal flu vaccines:
 
< 6 months:
    Not eligible for vaccination. All household and close contacts are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated.
6 months to 2 years:
    Injection/shot available in limited quantities, not eligible for nasal vaccine at this age
2 years to 3 years:
    Injection/shot and nasal/Flumist are available in limited quantities.
    (To be a candidate for nasal vaccine: can not have asthma/diabetes/heart disease/kidney disease/undergoing chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive medications)
3 years to 19 years:
    Nasal/Flumist are available in limited quantities; we are currently out of stock of the injectable seasonal flu vaccine.
    (To be a candidate for nasal vaccine: can not be pregnant, can not have asthma/diabetes/heart disease/kidney disease/undergoing chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive medications).

19 years to 50 years:
    We have a few nasal seasonal flu vaccines. The injectable vaccines are not currently in stock due to nationwide shortage.
    (To be a candidate for nasal vaccine: can not be pregnant, can not have asthma/COPD/diabetes/heart disease/kidney disease/undergoing chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive medications.)
    Per the Rhode Island Department of Health, to be an adult candidate for the flu vaccine in our office, you must be either a Rhode Island resident or have insurance through a company in Rhode Island.
50 years and over:
    Injection not currently available due to nationwide shortage, not eligible for nasal vaccine at this age.
    Per the Rhode Island Department of Health, to be an adult candidate for a flu vaccine in our office, you must be either a resident of Rhode Island or your insurance needs to be through a company in Rhode Island.
 
We apologize that we do not have stock of all vaccines. All providers in the state of Rhode Island have been provided with less vaccine than they have requested because of limited supplies.
 
H1N1 flu vaccines:
 
We currently have injectable H1N1 vaccines for all patients over 6 months.
All children 10 and under should have 2 H1N1 vaccines this season separated by at least 28 days. We can now administer 2nd doses in our offices.
The state of Rhode Island is recommending that all school age children under 10 should get their 2nd dose of the vaccine at their school based clinic. Here is a link to the times and dates of the clinics.
If your child missed your school's 1st or 2nd clinic, he/she can come to the office to be vaccinated.
 
 
Websites for more information about community flu and H1N1 (swine) flu: