September, 2008

Flu shots

Flu shots are now available. Please call Reggie at 704-384-1605 to schedule an appointment that is convenient for you. Direct from the CDC, here are their recommendations:

Annual recommendations for adults have not changed. Annual vaccination against influenza is recommended for any adult who wants to reduce the risk for becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting it to others. Vaccination also is recommended for all adults in the following groups, because these persons are either at high risk for influenza complications, or are close contacts of persons at higher risk:

* persons aged >50 years;
* women who will be pregnant during the influenza season;
* persons who have chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic, hematological or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus);
* persons who have immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus);
* persons who have any condition (e.g., cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, or other neuromuscular disorders) that can compromise respiratory function or the handling of respiratory secretions or that can increase the risk for aspiration;
* residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities;
* health-care personnel;
* household contacts and caregivers of children aged <5 years and adults aged >50 years, with particular emphasis on vaccinating contacts of children aged <6 months; and,
* household contacts and caregivers of persons with medical conditions that put them at high risk for severe complications from influenza.

 

July, 2008

Congratulations to our team. We have again been selected by our peers as Charlotte's "Top Docs" as published in the July issue of Charlotte Magazine.

Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions or immediate healthcare needs. We look forward to seeing you.

Best Regards,

Thomas E. Parker, MD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Randolph Internal Medicine Eastover Internal Medicine Charlotte Medical Clinic Mecklenburg Medical Group Kristen Joels MD Stuart Tucker James A. Villier Ketan Amin Gregory V. Collins Murray Craven Dennis S. Layton John W. Sensenbrenner Carolinas Medical Center Carolinas Physician Network matthew campora