Anne Childers, Staff Writer
Dr. Michele Johnson-Towson is a board-certified pediatrician with 26 years of experience in caring for children ages newborn to 21 years old. The doctor is encouraging patients to schedule now for flu shots. Vaccines are available and same-week appointments are possible.
Dr. Johnson-Towson and her staff are dedicated to keeping patients both healthy and educated on changes in children’s healthcare. The live attenuated nasal flu spray vaccine is not recommended this year due to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) failing to prove it was adequate enough over the last 3 flu seasons to keep patients from contracting the influenza A (H1N1) type virus.
Normally, it is recommended for patients ages 2 to 49 that are healthy without underlying medical problems. The flu shot, which contains coverage against the influenza A&B strains, is available in proper doses for ages 6 months and up.
Tampa Bay students have been back in school for several weeks, sharing germs right along with academics and sports. Be sure to call Pediatric Place of Tampa and schedule checkups and physicals to keep your whole family healthy. It is important for shots to be up-to-date and hearing and vision tests current so students are ready for learning and healthy playing.
Pediatric Place of Tampa accepts all insurances as well as self-pay patients. New patients are always welcome! Pediatric Place of Tampa is conveniently located at 1338 W. Fletcher Avenue in Tampa. The cheerful, kid-friendly office is on the bus line, too. Call today at 813-264-2288 and schedule for protection against the flu season!