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Texas
Children's Pediatric Associates Practices
Updates on H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
There are no safety concerns
with the
recall of H1N1 influenza vaccine. All
vaccines successfully passed pre-release testing for purity,
potency and safety. Please remember:
- Only specific deliveries
of the H1N1 injectable and nasal pediatric vaccines are affected by this recall.
- There is no need to
re-administer shots to those who received vaccine from
these deliveries. The vaccine potency is only slightly
below the recommended range. These vaccine doses are
still expected to be effective in stimulating a
protective response despite this slight reduction in the
concentration of antigen.
- All children under 10
years old should get the recommended 2 doses of H1N1
vaccine approximately a month apart for the optimal
immune response. Therefore, children under 10 who have
only received 1 dose of H1N1 vaccine should still
receive a second dose.
- Parents of children who
received vaccine from the recalled deliveries do not
need to take any action, other than to complete the
2-dose immunization series.
If you have any questions,
please contact your
TCPA office.
Learn more about seasonal
and H1N1 flu by visiting the
Texas Children's
Hospital web site, printing out this
flu fact sheet for parents. You can also
replay the online chat with Texas Children's
immunization and infectious disease experts.
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The Doctor Is In
Dr. Scott K. Watson is a pediatrician with the FM 1960 pediatric center – 2920. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and enjoys water sports, hiking and camping. Meet Dr. Watson
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Healthy
Kids Tip: Reading for Pleasure
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 Model
reading for pleasure. Talk with your children about what you
are reading; make your enthusiasm for reading obvious to
them. Explain how reading gives you pleasure while helping
you learn about life and the world. Make family trips to the
library and discuss why you picked the book you picked, and
when you have finished reading it, discuss what you have
learned.
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Your Child's Development
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