07/01/2010 *** Effective July 1, 2010, the North Carolina Universal Vaccine program (as it has been in the past) is no longer in force. Unfortunately, state budget cuts have resulted in the elimination of vaccine coverage for all NC children through the Universal Vaccine Program. As a result, it is extremely important that you (the patient representative) are aware of what your child's insurance plan will or will not cover with regard to vaccines. In the event that your child is given a vaccine that is not covered on your plan, you will be billed for the vaccine and expected to pay the charge in full. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may create for you. We were hopeful that the NC budget for immunizations would not be cut; but, the budget cuts could apparently not be avoided. Thank you for understanding that these cuts are out of MAPA's control.
12/15/2009 *** 10:20am MAPA will be offering a flu vaccine clinic (by appointment only) on Monday, December 21st and Tuesday, December 22nd between 9:00am - 4:00pm both days. Seasonal Flu Vaccine AND H1N1 Vaccine are both currently available. Please contact the office (254-4337)to set up your child(ren)'s appointment.
12/8/2009 *** 2:30pm MAPA is experiencing phone difficulties at this time. If you have an emergency or need immediate assistance please call our phone triage line: 1-877-514-6682
12/2/2009 *** SEASONAL FLU & H1N1 VACCINE have arrived in the MAPA office. Vaccine clinics will be offered, Thursday, 12/3 (9am - noon), Friday, 12/4 (9am - 4pm), and Wednesday, 12/9 (9am - 4pm). Vaccines will be given on a "first come - first served" basis. Please contact the office (254-4337) to schedule the flu vaccine appointment for your child(ren). Further updates will be posted on our website as they become available
11/30/2009 *** 1:35pm *** IMMUNIZATIONS NOTICE *** Effective Tuesday, December 1, 2009: Due to state budget cuts, the immunizations program for child in North Carolina has been significantly changed. It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that YOU verify immunization coverage with your insurance company PRIOR TO your child(ren)'s visit. Unfortunately, in the event that you indicate you child(ren)'s immunizations are covered by insurance and they in fact are not, YOU will be RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT.
Thank you for understanding that this change has been initiated by the state program and MAPA is expected to comply with the state guidelines.
11/30/2009 *** 1:33pm MAPA CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE NOTICE ... CHRISTMAS DAY, December 25th, MAPA will be CLOSED. If your child needs medical attention when the office is closed, you may contact our triage nurse service (1-877-514-6682) - OR - in the event of an emergency, proceed to the nearest hospital Emergency Department.
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
11/17/2009 *** 11:00am Vaccine Clinic Appointments for Thursday, 11/19/2009 have been FILLED
11/16/2009 *** 11:31am Another VERY LIMITED supply of H1N1 vaccine has been received at MAPA. We will offer an additional H1N1 vaccine clinic on Thursday, November 19th * 6:00pm - 7:00pm - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (age 6 monhts and up). Appointment slots are available on a "first come - first served" basis. Please call the MAPA office to schedule your child(ren)'s appointment - NOTE: Appointment slots fill up quickly!
11/13/2009 *** 3:45pm - ALL APPOINTMENT SLOTS for Tuesday, November 17th, H1N1 vaccine clinic HAVE BEEN FILLED
11/13/2009 *** 9:30am Additional H1N1 Vaccine is available at MAPA in an EXTREMELY LIMITED QUANTITY. We will offer an H1N1 vaccine clinic on Tuesday, November 17th * 6:00pm - 7:00pm The vaccine will be given BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on a "first come - first served" basis (for children greater than 6 months of age). Please call the office to schedule an appointment for your child(ren) - appointment slots fill up rapidly.
11/11/2009 *** 12:40pm Please note that H1N1 vaccine clincis for Thursday 11/12 and Friday 11/13 have been FILLED. If / when additional vaccine becomes available, we will post additional clinic dates on this website
11/10/2009 - We have received a LIMITED SUPPLY of H1N1 Vaccine. We will be offering the vaccine on Thursday, 11/12 and Friday 11/13 between 5:00pm - 6:00pm. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! If you are interested in your child(ren) - greater than 6 monhts of age - receiving the H1N1 vaccine, please contact the MAPA office to schedule the appointment. Note: If / when additional vaccine is available, we will offer additional vaccine clinics - please understand that we have no knowledge of or control over the vaccine supply. We also have an order for additional SEASONAL FLU VACCINE; however, the delivery date from the manufacturer is unknown. Please continue to check this website for further updates.
PLEASE NOTE: Information relative to the H1N1 "Swine Flu" and Seasonal Flu is continually changing . MAPA is closely monitoring the CDC website (www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu) and directives from the Buncombe County Health Center regarding Influenza information.
