Pediatrician with flu vaccine?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your child didn’t have the flu shot last year, they will recommend that they get 2 shots.

Not if the child has had two doses in a previous year, or at least two doses in two separate prior years. Not if they are following the CDC guidelines.

Children 6 months through 8 years getting a flu vaccine for the first time, and those who have only previously gotten one dose of flu vaccine, should get two doses of vaccine. The first dose should be given as soon as vaccine becomes available.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/flu.html

The child is 1.5. Math and inductive reasoning.

If the child didn’t get vaccinated last year, then is it likely they were vs instead before that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your child didn’t have the flu shot last year, they will recommend that they get 2 shots.

Not if the child has had two doses in a previous year, or at least two doses in two separate prior years. Not if they are following the CDC guidelines.

Children 6 months through 8 years getting a flu vaccine for the first time, and those who have only previously gotten one dose of flu vaccine, should get two doses of vaccine. The first dose should be given as soon as vaccine becomes available.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/flu.html

The child is 1.5. Math and inductive reasoning.

If the child didn’t get vaccinated last year, then is it likely they were vs instead before that?

You should have kept reading the next post in the thread.

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I actually did try the Montgomery County Health Department before posting, who sent me to CVS, who told me they only do 3+. I am calling around to the other specific places recommended tomorrow - thanks to those who had leads.

Answers to some of the queries posed:

1. My child was vaccinated last year in two doses (during our flu season, which starts in April) so I believe she only needs one this time. Thanks for the heads up in case she hadn't though.

2. I didn't have my child vaccinated before traveling overseas because (as another poster observed) it was not flu season where we were and doctors did not have the vaccine in stock. I asked.

3. I have located a regular pediatrician in the area for my child, but they don't have the vaccine in stock.

[Anonymous]

Pediatric Care Center of Bethesda. They don't take insurance except for Cigna. You can book via Zocdoc.

[Anonymous]

See also:

https://potomacpediatrics.com/flu-clinic/

https://www.verywellfamily.com/find-a-flu-shot-flu-shot-clinics-2632172

https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/services/flu-shots
(Silver Spring does shots for children 18 months and older)

[Anonymous]

One person already suggested but in case you missed it - try Capital Medical Group in Chevy Chase. They are a large practice and always seem well stocked, though I have no idea what they have right now. We like them as a practice, and if they don't have it I am bet they could tell you who does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I actually did try the Montgomery County Health Department before posting, who sent me to CVS, who told me they only do 3+. I am calling around to the other specific places recommended tomorrow - thanks to those who had leads.

Answers to some of the queries posed:

1. My child was vaccinated last year in two doses (during our flu season, which starts in April) so I believe she only needs one this time. Thanks for the heads up in case she hadn't though.

2. I didn't have my child vaccinated before traveling overseas because (as another poster observed) it was not flu season where we were and doctors did not have the vaccine in stock. I asked.

3. I have located a regular pediatrician in the area for my child, but they don't have the vaccine in stock.

I know the CVS minute clinics in Arlington do 18 month+, and I assume that is a virginia wide policy if you are willing to drive. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I actually did try the Montgomery County Health Department before posting, who sent me to CVS, who told me they only do 3+. I am calling around to the other specific places recommended tomorrow - thanks to those who had leads.

Answers to some of the queries posed:

1. My child was vaccinated last year in two doses (during our flu season, which starts in April) so I believe she only needs one this time. Thanks for the heads up in case she hadn't though.

2. I didn't have my child vaccinated before traveling overseas because (as another poster observed) it was not flu season where we were and doctors did not have the vaccine in stock. I asked.

3. I have located a regular pediatrician in the area for my child, but they don't have the vaccine in stock.

Also, with a different flu season I’m assuming OP is in a country that gives the Southern Hemisphere formulation and not the Northern. Most counties don’t cross stock the different formulations. They usually vaccinate for different strains.

Source: live in a Southern Hemisphere formulation country and had to wait to get the Northern Hemisphere one when on a long visit back to the US.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I managed to get an appointment with Capitol Medical Group and get the shot. Thank you all for the help!