Tuesday, December 15, 2009, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a non safety recall of selected batches of pediatric H1N1 vaccine made by Sanofi Pasteur.
The affected pediatric H1N1 vaccine for children age 6 months to 35-months is being voluntarily recalled because its strength is just below acceptable limits.
Parents are reminded this is not a safety recall and no action is necessary.
Children who received vaccine from these batches do not need to be revaccinated.
Frequently Asked QuestionsParents are reminded to ensure that their children (6 months through 9 years) follow the recommended guidelines to receive the second dose of H1N1 vaccine spaced at least 28 days from the first dose.
Some of the affected vaccine had been administered prior to the recall at the following Sentara Medical Group Pediatric practices.
Gloucester Pediatrics 5659 Parkway Drive, Suite 230
Gloucester, VA 23061
Phone: (804) 210-1055
Fax: (804) 210-1059
Atlantic Pediatric Specialists
1080 First Colonial Road, Suite 412
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: (757) 395-6500
Fax: (757) 481-1197
Nimmo Pediatrics
2301 General Booth Blvd.
Suite B
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: (757) 963-5500
Fax: (757) 963-5501
Pediatrics at Princess Anne 1950 Glen Mitchell Drive, Suite 304
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: (757) 507-0255
Fax: (757) 275-9880
Pediatrics at the Beach 1800 Camelot Drive, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: (757) 491-7337
Fax: (757) 491-2233
Virginia Beach Pediatric Center 933 First Colonial Road, Suite 112
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: (757) 226-7300
Fax: (757) 226-7304
Williamsburg Pediatric, Adolescent and Sports Medicine
4374 New Town Avenue, Ste 202
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 253-5757
Fax: (757) 510-9063
The VDH Inquiry Center is available at 1-ASK-VDH3 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to help answer any questions about this and other H1N1-related matters.