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Flu Shot Information
Fairfax Pediatric Associates will have a limited supply of
Flumist and Flu vaccine available to our patients for the 2008-2009 flu
season.
On December 3rd at 7:30am, FPA will begin scheduling flu shot
appointments for the week of December 8th. Once the schedule is
filled, please visit our website for further flu scheduling updates. Flu
Clinic schedules will be opened as we receive vaccine supply.
INOVA will start their family flu clinics on the first week of
October. Please see the Inova 2008 flu clinic
schedule or check
their website for more
information. INOVA will be able to vaccinate all members of the
household including children over 6 months and adults. We encourage all
households to be appropriately vaccinated in preparation for the
upcoming flu season.
Nutrition
Consultation
Nutrition consultation services will be available in the Fair
Oaks office with
Susan Baum. More information is available at this
link or by calling 703 999-6290.
Multiplan/PHCS Insurance
As of November 6, 2008, we will
no longer participate with Multiplan/PHCS insurance.
Health/School forms
With the start of school rapidly approaching many
schools/daycare will require health forms to be filled out. Please
review our current policy on
completing health/school forms.
TDap for
upcoming 6th Graders
If your child is entering
6th grade and has not turned 11 years old we offer two
options..
HIB Vaccine
Effective immediately, we will not be giving the HIB vaccine
booster at 12-15 months due to a national shortage as a result of the
Merck recall in December. The primary series that an infant gets at 2,
4, and 6 months should confer enough immunity for the time being, but
the children who do not get the booster will need a “make up booster” at
a future date – when the supply is regenerated.
Merck Vaccine Recall
On 12/12/07 Merck recalled over one million Hib vaccine. FPA
does not use Hib vaccine made by Merck. Our Hib vaccine comes from
another manufacturer Sanofi Aventis.
Information about Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Recent stories has brought attention to
MRSA in the community.
Please go to the CDC
site or the
Fairfax
County site for more information about MRSA.
FDA warning on cold medication
We
are following the Food & Drug Administration's guidelines for cold
medications for children. The FDA guidelines recommend against routine
use of cold medication for children under 2 years old.
New Mattel Toys recall
Important recall
information on lead hazards in Mattel/Fischer Price toys as of Sep 4,
2007. For other recalled toys go to
www.cpsc.gov.
Traveling overseas with your child
Some important information as
you plan your trip.
Hospital Newborns
As of May 1,
2007, we will round only on those newborns born at Inova Fair
Oaks Hospital. Babies born at other hospitals, such as Inova
Fairfax Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Reston Hospital,
Prince William Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital will be
rounded on by the pediatric hospitalist service. These
physicians are specialists in pediatric hospital care and work
closely with our practice to provide care for our patients.
Parents of newborns born at hospitals, other than Fair Oaks,
should make an appointment to be seen in our office 1-2 days
after they are discharged.
After-Hours (5PM-8AM) Phone Calls
Effective 4-1-07, we will be charging
for after-hours phone calls. Urgent calls that result in
emergency room/urgent care visits will not be
charged a fee.
Failure to Keep Appointments
If you can not keep your appointment,
please notify the office 24 hours prior to your scheduled
appointment to avoid a fee.
Developmental Testing
During well
child exam may not be covered by your insurance company.
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