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We have implemented a self-scheduling platform. Please click the link above to schedule your appointment. You will need to schedule an appointment for each person getting vaccinated. We have plenty of Flu Vaccine for the community and ample opportunity to get vaccinated in our office.
If you have a question or need assistance scheduling, please email fluclinic@potomacpediatrics.com. We strive to respond to all request same-day. However, we ask that you please allow our team 24 hours to respond to your email before calling or sending a second inquiry. Sending multiple request within that timeframe will only cause further delays in our ability to respond to you and other patients.
We highly recommend that all patients and household members get vaccinated. To ensure we can meet the needs of our patients all patients and family members are required to have an appointment to receive the flu vaccine. Walk-ins and add-ons will not be accommodated. Due to the level of resources, time, and effort to provide safe and efficient Flu Clinic, appointments that are cancelled with less than 48 hours notice or no showed will be assessed a $15 missed appointment fee per scheduled patient.
Flu shots will be offered to all patients during scheduled appointments (check-ups, med checks, sick visits, etc). Any accompanying parent or sibling will have an opportunity to get vaccinated at this appointment if advance notice is provided.
We ask that you please click here to register for flu vaccine appointment at the time of your child’s scheduled appointment.
When scheduling and checking in please notify the receptionist of any appointments for family members that you scheduled as this will help speed up the vaccination process for your family.
No copays are due when receiving the flu vaccine. We will bill your child’s flu shot to their active insurance company. If your child does not have active insurance, payment will be due at the time of service. If there is any patient responsibility due after your claim has processed, your credit card on file will be charged according to our financial policy.
We prefer that Asthmatic children who do not have a current Asthma Action Plan or are in need of prescription refills are seen in our office or by their Asthma/Allergy specialist prior to receiving the vaccine. However, you may still bring your child into the flu clinic for their flu shot. These clinics are staffed by our nurses and your child won’t be seen by a provider or receive medication refills at this time. If you’d like a one-stop visit contact our office to schedule an appointment with a provider for an asthma action plan and flu shot.
Submit Insurance: If you are a new patient or have updated insurance, save time at check-in and submit your information online!
Did you know that it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protects against Influenza virus infection? It’s best to be vaccinated before Influenza begins spreading throughout the community. Infants (6-35 months of age) who are receiving their first flu vaccine, as well as children who are 8 years old and younger and have never received an Influenza vaccine, will need to receive two doses of Flu. These two doses will need to be administered at least one month apart. If your child falls into one of these categories that means it may take 4-weeks before they are fully vaccinated. So why wait? Waiting does not give you increased immunity or increase the likelihood that you will be protected if there is a delayed flu outbreak.
One of the most common excuses we hear is that getting the flu shot gives can give you the flu. This is a myth. You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine. What you are experiencing is common side effects that will quickly pass in 1-2 days.
These side effects can include:
Yes! If you or your child is due for their COVID vaccine it can be administered at the same time as your flu vaccine. However, you must utilize the COVID vaccination schedule NOT flu clinic. Under the COVID Vaccination schedule, please select the COVID & Flu vaccine appointment type. If a staff member is scheduling your appointment, please notify them that you’d like both vaccines. COVID vaccines have a specific prepping routine for administration and therefore these can’t be administered at our Flu Clinics.
Seasonal updated information on Influenza virus, vaccines, and treatment can be found on the CDC website.
Potomac Pediatrics will always be fully focused on helping your child and you to overcome any healthcare hurdle, with innovative, comprehensive and compassionate care.
