Community Health Center

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone
School Based Health Center at PS 188
3314 Neptune Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11224
Phone: 718-265-7587 or 718-265-7588
Fax: 718-372-0805

Dear Parent/Guardian:

This is to inform you that the FLU vaccine is now available at the PS 188 School Based Health Center. Annual Influenza vaccine is recommended for all children 6 months and older.

Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza virus. The flu can be very dangerous for children especially those with weakened immune systems or long term health conditions such as asthma.

To protect against the flu, the first and most important thing you can do is to get a flu vaccine for yourself and your child.

If your child has had the flu vaccine this season, please bring in a record with proof of immunization so that the school record can be updated. (Please disregard if already submitted)

If you would like your child to receive this immunization, please arrange an appointment at the PS 188 School Based Health Center or with your child's doctor/clinic. Please call 718-265-7587 to schedule an appointment at the PS 188 School Based Health Center.

For appointments at the School Based Health Center, please bring or send in your child's immunization book/record on the day of the appointment.

Although there is no charge for these services at our School Based Health Center, we do bill insurance carriers and need to update your insurance information every school year.

If your child is not currently enrolled in the School Based Health Program, please contact the clinic at 718-265-7587 to request an enrollment packet.

Thank you for your prompt attention.

Tina M Cole, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner