2024 – 2025 Flu Vaccine and COVID Vaccine

(updated 11/20/24) 

Hirsch Pediatrics Flu and COVID (Pfizer) vaccines are now available at our walk-up vaccine clinics for both PATIENTS (age 6 months and older) AND PARENTS!

Dr. Hirsch as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) strongly recommend that all eligible children and adults receive the annual flu and COVID vaccines.

  • WALK-UP FLU AND COVID VACCINE CLINICS – NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED (SEE CLINIC SCHEDULE BELOW)
    • To ensure our families have easy and convenient access to the flu vaccine we will have multiple walk-up clinics with morning, afternoon, weekday, and weekend times, as well as clinics on several MCPS no school days!  
    • No appointment is needed.
    • Parents, patients, and siblings may also receive the flu vaccine and COVID vaccine (if available) at their previously scheduled check-ups.  Please send us a portal message if you are unable to make any of the upcoming vaccine clinics and do not have a check-up scheduled in the near future.
    • For most families the flu vaccine and COVID vaccine should be covered in-network with either no insurance charge or with a deductible/co-pay depending on your insurance.
    • You can receive the flu vaccine and COVID vaccine at the same visit.

SEPTEMBER WALK-IN VACCINE CLINICS (PATIENTS AND PARENTS)

  • DONE: Thursday, September 5th from 2 PM – 5 PM
  • DONE: Friday, September 6th from 9 AM – 12 PM
  • DONE: Monday, September 9th from 2 PM – 5 PM
  • DONE: Thursday, September 19th from 2 PM – 5 PM
  • DONE: Saturday, September 21st from 8 AM – 12 PM
  • DONE: Friday, September 27th from 9 AM – 12 PM
  • DONE: Monday, September 30th from 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12-2)

OCTOBER WALK-IN VACCINE CLINICS (PATIENTS AND PARENTS)

  • DONE: Tuesday, October 1st from 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12-2)
  • DONE: Thursday, October 3rd from 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12-2) – NOTE: MCPS NO SCHOOL DAY
  • DONE: Monday, October 7th from 2 PM – 5 PM
  • DONE: Friday, October 18th from 9 AM – 12 PM – NOTE: MCPS NO SCHOOL DAY
  • DONE: Wednesday, October 23rd from 2 PM – 5 PM

NOVEMBER WALK-IN VACCINE CLINCS (PATIENTS AND PARENTS)

  • DONE: Saturday, November 2nd from 8 AM – 12 PM
  • DONE: Tuesday, November 5th from 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12 – 2) – NOTE: MCPS NO SCHOOL DAY
  • DONE: Monday, November 11th from 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12 – 2)
  • DONE: Wednesday, November 20th from 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12 – 2)

** JUST ADDED ** DECEMBER WALK-IN VACCINE CLINICS (PATENTS AND PARENTS)

  • Thursday, December 5th from 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12 – 2)
  • Monday, December 16th from 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12 – 2)

FLU VACCINE FAQ’s

    • Flu vaccine injection (trivalent preservative free) will be available.
    • **NOTE Flumist availability update: As of 11/15/24 Flumist nasal vaccine is no longer available.  
    • Children ages 6 months through 8 years who have never received the flu vaccine before will need 2 doses separated by 1 month. Children who are at least 9 years old will only need 1 dose regardless of previous vaccination history.
    • Parents of current patients can also receive the flu vaccine at Hirsch Pediatrics as an in-network benefit (usually covered at 100% by your insurance).
    • Questions about why you should get the flu vaccine as well as typical side effects and risks? Click here for the CDC Flu Vaccine Information Statement.

COVID VACCINE FAQ’S

    • Parents can also receive the annual COVID vaccine at Hirsch Pediatrics as an in-network benefit (usually covered at 100% by your insurance).
    • For anybody who recently tested positive for COVID-19 we recommend waiting at least 90 days after the positive test to receive the COVID vaccine.
    • Hirsch Pediatrics will be offering the COVID Pfizer vaccine. 
    • Dosing schedule for the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children age 6 months – 4 years:
      • Children age 6 months – 4 years who never received a Pfizer COVID vaccine before need 3 doses their first year. Children who previously received 1 or 2 doses of prior COVID vaccine can count those doses towards the 3 dose series.
      • Dose 1 to dose 2 interval is 3-8 weeks (**longer interval at 6-8 weeks is preferred to increase effectiveness and decrease side effects**)
      • Dose 2 to dose 3 interval is 8 weeks
    • If you previously received Moderna COVID vaccines you can still receive a Pfizer COVID vaccine at our vaccine clinics.
    • Questions about why you should get the flu vaccine as well as typical side effects and risks? Click here for the CDC COVID Vaccine Information Statement.