Influenza and Pediatric Flu Shots in Colorado

Pediatric flu shots are a safe and effective way to protect your child from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all children aged six months or older receive the flu vaccine every year. The best time to get the flu vaccine is before the start of the flu season, which typically begins in October.

• Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS)
• Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) – Spanish

• PATIENT FLU SHOT CONSENT 2024-2025
  • One form to be completed for each child who will be coming to the flu clinic.
  • Please complete all required fields using legal name(s).
• ADULT FLU SHOT CONSENT 2024-2025
  • One form to be completed for each parent/adult who will be coming to flu clinic.
  • Please complete all required fields using legal name.
  • Parents will be required to provide credit card payment at the time of the appointment since these are not billed to insurance.

Additional clinics may be added as needed

As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is healthy and happy. One of the best steps you can take is to make sure that your child has all recommended vaccinations, including the flu vaccine. Flu (or Influenza) is an infectious respiratory illness caused by viruses. It is highly contagious and each year, thousands of people become ill with influenza and suffer from severe symptoms that could lead to hospitalization. While there are antiviral medications available to treat the flu, the best way to protect your children from flu-related illnesses is by getting them vaccinated against it.

Not only is it an effective preventive measure but it also helps protect those around them, such as friends and family members who could otherwise be infected from their exposure. Immunizing your child with the flu vaccine each year may be one of the best decisions you can make to help keep your family safe and healthy.

When making the decision to get your child vaccinated against the flu, it’s important to be informed about potential side effects.

Generally speaking, most children experience no serious reactions or adverse effects from having a flu vaccine, but mild reactions can still be uncomfortable.

Side effects of the flu vaccine may include:

• sore arm at the injection site
• low-grade fever
• unusually sleepy or irritable following the vaccine

For most children, however, these effects are minor lasting no more than two days and can easily be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen as directed by your physician.

• All flu clinics are by appointment only.  Walks-ins cannot be accommodated.
• We will not perform any other services during these clinics.  These are only for the administration of vaccines.
• Since some children need two vaccines, please schedule accordingly and take into consideration any pre-scheduled office visits.
• Despite large numbers, our clinics run smoothly with minimal waiting.  Please come at your appointed times.
• No COVID vaccines will be administered during Flu Clinics.  If needed, would need a separate nursing appointment.

Influenza is a viral illness that causes a significant fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches. It can last as long as a week. More serious complications are possible. It appears every winter, some years worse than others.

If your child has the flu, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Body aches and pains
• Headache
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea