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Welcome to South Oaks Family Medicine!!!

Since 1995 we have offered comprehensive, compassionate health care for the entire family. We care for patients from infants to the elderly throughout the life cycle.  Our approach to medicine is open-minded and evidence-based.  Our entire goal is to improve the health of all of our patients.  Usually we can accomplish this with healthy nutrition, regular exercise, compassionate support, relaxation techniques and the passage of time. Occasionally medications or other interventions are needed.

FLU UPDATES—12/15/09

Updates from our office as well as current, helpful information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Texas Department of Health.

 

*Our office has registered for the H1N1 vaccine.  We have received a limited supply of the inactivated virus (“flu shot”).  We also have a few of the live virus (Nasal mist).  We do expect our shipment quantities to increase over the next few weeks.

 

¨ The live (nasal) vaccine is targeted for children and young, healthy teens only at this time as well as health care workers who are under 49 years of age and have NO other medical problems. (subject to availability)

¨ We get small shipments of the inactivated H1N1 “Flu Shot”.  Please call our office to schedule an appointment.  Due to limited availability we are only scheduling same day appointments so that we do not over-schedule and run out.

 

*As of December 2, 2009 we have received our final shipment of seasonal flu vaccine.  This is available to everyone who would like it.  Please call to schedule a nurse visit.

 

 

*Texasflu.org— Texas Department of State Health Services.  Comprehensive information for Patients and Providers with frequently asked questions and information.

 

*Texas Vaccine Update— Article on the status of the State’s H1N1 vaccine supply. (as of November 20, 2009.

 

*Symptoms and information—CDC guidelines on what to do if you have flu-like symptoms.  A guide to symptoms, emergency symptoms, how long you should stay home and more!

 

You may also call and speak with one of our Triage nurses regarding your symptoms.

 

For more information, you may also dial “2-1-1” and speak to a nurse from the Texas Department of Health.

 

Please Note: As of June 15, 2009, we are now in our NEW office.

The office is located in Health Plaza Building 2(to the right of the hospital), suite 202.