Foxhall Internists Immunization Clinic is now offering influenza (flu) vaccines.

Flu vaccines are available without an appointment, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  The walk-in services is available in Suite 304 at 3301 New Mexico Ave., NW, in Washington, DC.

The CDC now recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. Foxhall Internists Immunization Clinic has many options available, including vaccines that protect against 3 or 4 strains of flu, an egg-free formulation for individuals age 18 and older, FluMist for healthy adults age 49 and younger, and a high dose flu vaccine for individuals age 65 and older.

If you have questions about the influenza vaccine, please speak to your doctor or call the Foxhall Internists Immunization Clinic at (202) 362-4467. Additional information from the CDC about influenza is available here: www.cdc.gov/flu. 

Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life. You may be somewhat aware of the possible risks of eye injuries, but are you taking the easiest step of all to prevent 90 percent of those injuries: wearing the proper protective eyewear? 

If you are not taking this step, you are not alone. According to a national survey, only 35 percent of respondents said they always wear protective eyewear when performing home repairs or maintenance; even fewer do so while playing sports.

You can learn more about proper protective eyewear from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.