There have been headlines today about the Food and Drug Administration finding trace amounts of melamine in US infant formulas. The concentrations detected in the FDA samples of US formulas were 10,000 times smaller than those found in the Chinese infant formulas that made many infants ill.

Melamine is excreted in the urine and can cause inflammation of the bladder and formation of kidney or bladder stones. Symptoms may include: unexplained crying, especially while urinating, vomiting, blood in the urine, decreased urine output, or flank pain. A urinary tract infection may be another secondary problem.

We are not expecting any problems with our formula fed infants at this time with the information we have received so far, so would like to reassure our families. We will pass on information as we hear more.

We still have influenza vaccine injections available, however we have only limited supply of the nasal influenza vaccine. We are using the remaining nasal vaccine for those needing the second dose who received nasal vaccine as their first dose. We can write a prescription for the pharmacy to administer the nasal vaccine for those who prefer that form.

Walk-in shots without appointments are available in our main office, Suite B105 between 9-4 pm Monday through Friday at this time.