Vaccine information:
H1N1 VACCINE IS IN
Essentially all doses will be given for free (we will bill insurances,
but no cost will be passed down to patients/parents). The vaccine
is available for all ages (adults as well). You do not need to be a
patient of ours to get the vaccine at our office. The below groups
are considered at high risk and should receive the vaccine
whenever and where ever they can:
•Pregnant women,
•Persons who live with or provide care for infants aged <6 months
(e.g., parents, siblings, and daycare providers),
•Health-care and emergency medical services personnel
•Persons aged 6 months-24 years,
•Persons aged 25--64 years who have medical conditions that put
them at higher risk for influenza-related complications
We are working to broaden this to all , but must follow the
guidelines in distribution set forth by the state health department.
Call now to schedule, or you may call or email with any questions.
We will have special flu shot clinic, by appointment only, please.
Essentially all doses will be given for free (we will bill insurances,
but no cost will be passed down to patients/parents). The vaccine
is available for all ages (adults as well). You do not need to be a
patient of ours to get the vaccine at our office. The below groups
are considered at high risk and should receive the vaccine
whenever and where ever they can:
•Pregnant women,
•Persons who live with or provide care for infants aged <6 months
(e.g., parents, siblings, and daycare providers),
•Health-care and emergency medical services personnel
•Persons aged 6 months-24 years,
•Persons aged 25--64 years who have medical conditions that put
them at higher risk for influenza-related complications
We are working to broaden this to all , but must follow the
guidelines in distribution set forth by the state health department.
Call now to schedule, or you may call or email with any questions.
We will have special flu shot clinic, by appointment only, please.
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| H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information |
Welcome to the Illini Pediatrics H1N1 Information Page
General information:
Click here to see the letter the Illinois Chapter of the
American Academy of Pediatrics sent to all school nurses.
American Academy of Pediatrics sent to all school nurses.
Click here for the latest CDC information on H1N1.
Click here for the latest recommendations for treatment and
testing from St Louis Children's Hospital.
testing from St Louis Children's Hospital.
All children under 10 years old are recommended to receive 2
doses, one month apart.
doses, one month apart.
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AMAfluhelp.org offers the following services:
•Child Assessment: H1N1 flu and children under 18
•Am I high risk for H1N1 and need the vaccine?
•Adult Self Assessment: Do you have H1N1 flu?
•H1N1 Post Vaccine Monitoring
•Pregnancy: Do you need the H1N1 flu vaccine?
•H1N1 Flu: Can I return to school or work?
Add Dr. Cangas as a member of your Health Team using the
email address drcangas@hotmail.com.
•Child Assessment: H1N1 flu and children under 18
•Am I high risk for H1N1 and need the vaccine?
•Adult Self Assessment: Do you have H1N1 flu?
•H1N1 Post Vaccine Monitoring
•Pregnancy: Do you need the H1N1 flu vaccine?
•H1N1 Flu: Can I return to school or work?
Add Dr. Cangas as a member of your Health Team using the
email address drcangas@hotmail.com.