Help Keep Your Child Healthy This Flu Season

At Anderson Hills Pediatrics, we strongly recommend that all children aged six months and older get this year’s flu vaccine. Vaccination can also help reduce missed school days, missed activities, and help keep your whole family healthier.

We expect to begin offering the 2026-2027 flu vaccine to patients and their family members as soon as it arrives, which we anticipate to be in mid-August.  Appointments for our Flu Clinics are now available, and we encourage families to schedule early to get the most convenient appointment.

Convenient Ways to Get Vaccinated

If your child already has an upcoming check-up appointment, simply ask about receiving their flu vaccine during that visit.

You can also join us for this year’s flu clinics on the following dates:

• Saturdays at Anderson: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24)
• Wednesdays at Anderson: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (September 16 to December 16)
• Thursdays at Amelia: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (September 17 to December 17)

Seamlessly Secure Your Flu Shot

Take advantage of our user-friendly web scheduling links for our Anderson and Amelia locations. Parents and family members should choose “New Patient” when scheduling appointments. If you encounter any difficulty finding an appointment slot, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (513) 232-8100, and we’ll gladly explore additional options tailored to your family’s schedule.

Flu Clinic Additional Information

Back by popular demand, we aim to keep your family in the vehicle throughout the visit.

Where to go

We will have Flu Clinic signage in our parking lot to notify and guide you through the visit. We will have designated areas for check-in and vaccine administration. Weather permitting, this year’s clinics will be from the comfort of your vehicle (please no pets in your vehicle). Inclement or colder weather may necessitate bringing your child inside our facilities for their vaccine.

How to Dress

As you arrive, please ensure all children over the age of three (3) dress so that one arm is quickly freed of clothing for us to give the vaccine. The best option is a sleeveless or loose short-sleeved shirt. For children under the age of 3 or for those that do not have adequate muscle mass in the arm, the flu vaccine will be administered in your child’s thigh. In this case, we ask that shorts or diapers be worn so we may give the vaccine easily.

Observation

While rare, fainting or feeling lightheaded can occur after vaccination. This is more common among adolescents and young adults. For this reason, children over 11 will be observed for 15 min. If you choose to forgo the observation period, we will ask you to complete a waiver.

Thimerosal in Flu Vaccines

Our flu vaccines are provided in single-dose vials, which means they do not contain thimerosal, a preservative historically used in some multi-dose vaccines. While thimerosal has been thoroughly studied and shown not to cause harm, we understand that parents may still have questions or concerns. Vaccine decisions can feel complex, and your pediatrician is here to support you. If you’re feeling uncertain about the flu vaccine, or any vaccine, please reach out. We’re always happy to have a thoughtful conversation about your child’s health and safety.

Flu 101

Looking to learn more about the flu in children? Check out our blog, Flu 101: What Parents Need to Know for the 2026-2027 Flu Season.

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s care!