As Pediatrics West prepares for the upcoming 2025-2026 respiratory season, we would like to update you on the Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.
Flu Vaccine
Our office has received our flu vaccine and will now be scheduling appointments for administration. We will be offering Sanofi Fluzone preservative-free influenza vaccine. Our two large Saturday flu clinics will be held on October 11th and November 15 by appointment only. You can schedule via MyChart or by calling our office at 720-284-3700.
We will also be offering flu vaccine to parents and caregivers for a charge of $35. We do not bill parents insurance but will provide a receipt for you to submit to your insurance company if needed.
COVID-19 Vaccine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is strongly recommending COVID-19 vaccines:
All children ages 6-23 months without a contraindication should get vaccinated with a 2025-26 COVID vaccine formula regardless of whether they previously received any doses or have had a SARS-CoV-2(COVID-119) infection.
For children ages 2-18 years, the AAP recommends a single dose of age-appropriate 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine regardless of vaccination status for those who:
- are at high risk of severe COVID-19
- are residents of long-term care facilities or other congregate settings
- have never been vaccinated or
- have household contacts at high risk for severe COVID-19
Children 2 through 18 years of age not included in the risk groups above, whose parent or guardian desires their protection from COVID-19 should be offered a single dose of age appropriate 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine.
This notice gives our medical opinion and recommendation, not an official insurance decision.
The physicians and advanced practice providers at Pediatrics West recommend your child receive an annual COVID19/SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
IMPORTANT SCHEDULING INFORMATION:
- We are utilizing MyChart to schedule your vaccine appointments as this will help with decrease wait times when calling the office.
- Only schedule one child per appointment slot for flu vaccine. (Unable to schedule for COVID-19 vaccine at this time)
- In the appointment note, please indicate which vaccines you would like your child to receive AND how many parents will be receiving flu, for example:
- FLU ONLY (plus how many parents for Flu)
This information is required to ensure that we have enough vaccine on hand for your child.
Click here to schedule your Flu appointment via MyChart.
Patients must be at least 6 months of age to receive flu vaccine. We are not able to accommodate walk-ins. Please schedule via MyChart or by calling our office at 720-284-3700.
CONSENT FORMS need to be completed for both FLU and COVID-19 vaccines and brought to your appointment.
Flu Consent
COVID Consent
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