Flu shots are here and recommended for children 6 months and older. 

Starting December 1st:

Flu Clinic will take place from 9 - 10am Monday through Friday. No appointment necessary.

Should you need and afternoon appointment, please call the office at 617-547-1995.

Children with needle phobia are discouraged from attending the flu clinic and should instead book a separate appointment for a flu shot.

Please note that the flu clinic is not the time for us to address sick concerns, school forms, or other requests.

Please call the office to book an appointment if your child is sick or you would like additional advice from our clinicians. Thank you.

Come in for your child's flu shot during any of the following flu shot clinics:

Tuesday, October 18th:  5:30p - 6:30p

Monday, October 24th:   5:30p - 6:30p

Friday, October 28th:      9a - 10a

Tuesday, November 1st:  5:30p - 6:30p

Friday, November 4th:    9a - 10a

Tueday, November 15th:  5:30p - 6:30p

Additional flu shot clinics will be posted when available.

Come in for your child's flu shot during any of the following flu shot clinics:

Tuesday, September 27th:  5:30p - 7p

Sunday, October 2nd:  3p - 5p

Tuesday, October 4th:  5:30p - 6:30p

Tuesday, October 18th:  5:30p - 6:30p

Tuesday, November 1st:  5:30p - 6:30p

Additional flu shot clinics will be posted when available.

We are happy to introduce Dr. Cara Kimberg, PhD, Primary Care Psychologist to our practice. Dr. Kimberg provides a variety of resources to our patients and their families. To see a comprehensive list of services she may provide, please click here.

Seasonal Allergy Season is in Full Bloom!

Pollen counts have been very high over the past few weeks and many of our patients have been suffering with allergy symptoms.  Pollen season generally starts around mid-March and lasts through the end of June.  During periods of high pollen counts, seasonal allergy sufferers often have the following symptoms without fever or other signs of illness:  runny nose, sneezing, sore throat in the morning, mild cough, and itchy or watery eyes.  You should also suspect seasonal allergies if your child has prolonged cold symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks in the spring season and/or a strong family history of allergies.

We recommend an oral antihistamine treatment (non-prescription) if your child’s symptoms are that of cough, sore throat, itchy/runny nose, and sneezing. 
You can try one of the following:

Zyrtec (cetirizine), Claritin (loratadine), or Allegra (fexofenadine):
These are non-sedating antihistamines that are given once daily for allergy symptoms. They are available as pills, chewable tabs, dissolvable tabs, or liquid form.

If your child’s symptoms are that of itchy, watery, or puffy eyes, you can try non-prescription eye drops.  
Zatidor (ketotifen) is very effective for the treatment of itchy eyes in children over 3 years. Place 1-2 drops into the inner corner of each eye twice a day. It is easiest to instill the drops when the child is lying down on his or her back.

It is important to take any of the medications above daily through the pollen season to get the most relief.  Additionally, you can take measures to decrease the pollen coming into your home. Have your child wear a hat outside. Encouraged children to change their clothes when coming inside, and take a shower or bath as soon as possible. Keep windows closed, and consider an indoor air filter if symptoms persist.

If you have tried these medications and are still experiencing significant symptoms, please call the office to make an appointment for evaluation of your child’s allergy symptoms.

For future reference, you may find this allergy guide under Patient Resources