Office News 08/25/11

Our evening walk-ins will return to their regular schedule, running from 4:30 to 5:30 pm beginning after Labor Day. Please remember these are for acute illnesses only- like a sore throat or an ear ache- and are seen on a first come, first serve basis by whichever doctor is available. Due to longer waiting times during walk-ins we still recommend scheduling an appointment during the day if your child is ill.

Influenza vaccine has started arriving, and while the weather outside is still beautiful, it's not too early to begin preparing for winter. We have started giving influenza immunizations at regularly scheduled well-checks this week. Starting September 6 we will have flu clinics BY APPOINTMENT ONLY during office hours on Tuesdays or Thursdays - these are open for scheduling NOW! We will also be holding after-hours flu clinics as we head into the fall as our vaccine supply permits.

The manufacturer of Tylenol has decided to stop making Tylenol Infant drops (80mg/0.8ml) and will only offer Children's Tylenol suspension (160mg/5ml) in order to reduce dosing errors. We will leave our current dosing chart on the website as many parents still have the Infant drops on hand and will need this information. The Children's Tylenol dosing itself however has not changed and it is still based on your child's weight. If you are unsure of your child's dose, please contact the office.

We hope everyone has headed back to school happy and healthy and ready to take on the new year!