This week Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order expanding access to NYS pharmacies to immunize children ages 2-18 years against seasonal influenza. If your child has not yet received a flu shot and you want him/her vaccinated this flu season due to widespread flu in our area, check with your child’s physician first to ask if that office has influenza vaccine. If it is not available there, then call your pharmacy to ask if they are vaccinating children under the age of 18 years. By calling first, you can save time and travel arranging vaccination for your child. For more flu information, read on: