Immunization Clinic

The School of Pharmacy at Regis University will be offering an immunization clinic for adults and children (ages 5+) on Friday, Oct 13 from 3-5 pm at the Safeway at Arapahoe and 28th (2798 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302). Flu shots as well as other routine vaccinations will be available. Most types of health insurance will be accepted. A limited number of no-cost immunizations will be available for those without health insurance.

The flu vaccine is essential for children. The flu virus is common and unpredictable. It can cause serious complications and death, even in healthy children. The influenza immunization each year is the best way to protect children. 

Each year, on average, 5% to 20% of the U.S. population gets the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from complications. At least 106 children died from the flu in the 2016-2017 season. In Colorado alone, there were 3,340 confirmed influenza hospitalizations and 2 pediatric deaths in the 2016-2017 season.

If you choose not to vaccinate your child, you not only miss the opportunity to protect your own child, but also put others at risk.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend annual influenza immunization for all people ages 6 months and older, including children and adolescents. In addition, household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children with high risk conditions and all children under the age of 5 should be vaccinated.

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AAP Issues Flu Vaccine Recommendations For 2017-2018

NPR addresses myths and misconceptions about the flu shot

Key facts about the seasonal flu vaccine

Vaccine Effectiveness - How Well Does the Flu Vaccine Work?

CDC addresses common myths and misconceptions about the flu shot

Vaccine information statements

Q and A about the flu shot from the Mayo Clinic

Can the flu vaccine give you the flu? A video from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Why doesn’t the flu vaccine work for more than one year? A video from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Are there vaccines that children with allergies need to avoid? A video from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia