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With the recent change in seasons, the end of daylight savings time, and upcoming holidays, do not forget to get your flu shot! Last year's influenza season was classified as "moderate severity" by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While there was a greater percentage of individuals who were vaccinated, there remained a high number of complications and deaths related to influenza. Last year’s influenza season was the longest in 10 years. This year’s influenza activity is increasing.
The best way to prevent or reduce flu symptoms is to get vaccinated. The CDC recommends that the inactivated quadrivalent vaccine be given to those 6 months to 64 years and the inactivated high-dose vaccine given to those 65 years and over. There has been a delay in the distribution of the high dose vaccine that may impact which vaccine you receive. The CDC does not recommend one vaccine type over the other if there is no availability of the high-dose vaccine. It is more important to get vaccinated sooner rather than wait. We have received a limited supply of the high-dose vaccine and have an ample supply of quadrivalent vaccine.
Please visit us at either of our Signature Care Clinic offices to get your flu vaccine. To improve access and wait times, you are encouraged to call 919-660-6746 ahead of arrival. Preferred times would be in the afternoon between 1:00 and 4:30, but we will be flexible in providing vaccine immunization. Please review any questions you have with your physician.
Finally, there continues to be limited availability of the new shingles vaccine, Shingrix. We continue to list patients and will contact appropriate patients when we have the vaccine.
Enjoy the upcoming holidays!
Please note our Holiday schedule for next week:
Wednesday, November 27th closing at Noon
Thursday, November 28th CLOSED
Friday, November 29th CLOSED
As always you may call our office at 919-660-6746 for assistance |
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