Flu Vaccine Information

To Get a Flu Shot… Just Make An Appointment

Flu vaccine will be given by appointment only. If you already have a scheduled office/well visit, you will be able to get the flu shot then without an additional appointment being needed.
Please make sure that your children are dressed appropriately so that flu vaccine can be given in the arm or leg depending on age.

Please contact us (859-525-8181) to schedule your appointment

Seasonal Flu Information

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends flu vaccinations for all children 6 months to 18 years of age, as well as anyone wishing to avoid the getting the flu. Both the H1N1 and the Seasonal flu are combined together into one vaccine. More Flu Vaccination Information by CDC

Flu Vaccines Are Available for Patients & Parents

Patients (billed to their insurance) – No copay due at time of service
No appointment necessary

Recommendations

Who Should Get The Flu Vaccine?

Anyone 6 months to 18 years.
Anyone 65 years and older
Anyone with a chronic medical condition, such as: asthma, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease or blood disease.
Anyone with a weakened immune system due to medication or illness.
Women pregnant during flu season.
Anyone working in a healthcare setting or a place where you are more likely to be exposed to the influenza virus.
Anyone who is a household contact to someone who fits in the above categories.
Anyone who wants to decrease their chances of catching Influenza.

Vaccine Availability

Patient Vaccines
Seasonal flu shots are available to private and state insured patients. The Cost will be billed to your insurance. Most insurance plans do not require co-payment for immunization only visits.

How Many Vaccines?
Children who have received the flu vaccine will need one vaccine. Children who are less than 9 years old and have never received the flu vaccine before will need two vaccines. The second dose must be at least 4 weeks after the first dose.

Contact Us (859-525-8181) if you have any questions!