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Flu Shot Clinics

Oct 08, 2024 |

FLU SHOTS are now available at Midtown Pediatrics.
A few general points about the Flu shot:
  • Flu shots can be given to anyone over 6 months of age.
  • The nasal spray is not offered by public health this year.
  • All children under 9 years of age receiving the flu shot for the first time must receive 2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart.
  • There is no waiting period between Flu and COVID vaccines (or any other vaccines)
Booking instructions
1. Flu shots are by appointment only.  There will be no walk-ins.
2. We can only offer Flu shots to registered patients (18 years of age and younger) from Midtown Pediatrics.
3. We will be using self-booking again this year to schedule your flu shot. Please read carefully to learn how to schedule your child(ren)’s Flu shots.
4. Please book a separate appointment for each child who needs a Flu shot.
5. Please book only one appointment per child.
6. Please click the link at the bottom to book your Flu Shot Clinic appointment(s).
7. If you book an appointment and then cannot attend, please be sure to go back to your confirmation email and cancel your appointment.
8.If your child is already booked for an in person appointment in the coming weeks, they can receive their flu shot at that time.  There is no need to book an additional appointment for a flu shot.

For more information about the Flu shot, click here

 At this time, Flu Shot Clinics will be held on the following dates (supply permitting):
  • Wednesday October 9th 1:30-4:00 pm
  • Thursday October 10th   3:00 -4:30 pm
  • Tuesday October 15th   1:30-4:30 pm

Stay tuned as more flu clinics may be posted if there is continued interest.
Midtown Pediatrics Flu Shot Clinic protocol
  • If you or your child is sick on the day of the appointment, please stay home and reschedule your appointment(s). Please remember to cancel your appointment(s) if you will not be attending.
  • Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early for your appointment.  Late-comers will have to be rescheduled.
  • When you arrive on the 4th floor, you do not need to register at the front desk.  Please head to the door marked Flu Clinic.  You may need to line up in the hallway.
Other options for Flu Shots
If our clinics are not convenient for you, Flu shots are also available in pharmacies for children 2 years and older and for parents.
Check with individual pharmacies for more information.
Midtown Pediatrics will not be offering COVID-19 vaccine.  Please check with your pharmacy or local public health clinic for this.