How Our Vaccine Process Works

Need Help With a Needle-Fear Visit?

If your child struggles with shots or blood draws, our team is here to help.

Contact Stellar Pediatrics to learn more about scheduling a visit focused on helping your child have a successful and low-stress experience.

  • IContact our office to schedule a visit to discuss a plan for your child's success. At that initial planning visit we will schedule the vaccine appointment.

    1. We will confirm needed vaccines by checking ImmPact*

    2. Our team will perform the vaccines using our child-focused approach and comfort techniques.

    3. Your child's vaccines will be updated in ImmPact so the primary care provider and school nurse can access their most current immunization records.

    This allows families to complete necessary vaccinations in a calmer and more supportive setting

    * ImmPact (the Maine Immunization Information System) is a statewide immunization information system that stores electronic immunization records

    1. Contact our office to schedule a visit to discuss a plan for your child's success. At that initial visit we will schedule the lab draw appointment.

    2. Send us the lab order from your child’s provider. This can be from your pediatrician or another referring provider.

    3. Our team will perform the blood draw using our child-focused approach and comfort techniques.

    4. The sample is then sent to NorDx Laboratory for processing.

    5. NorDx will bill your insurance directly and send the test results back to the ordering provider.

    This allows families to complete necessary lab work in a calmer and more supportive setting while still ensuring results go directly to the ordering provider.

  • Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children succeed. We work closely with families to:

    • Prepare children ahead of time

    • Use supportive language around medical procedures

    • Reinforce coping skills and bravery

    Together, we can help children manage their fear and ensure they receive the care they need.

  • Pricing for our immunization or lab draw services is $50 which includes the initial planning visit and the appointment to complete the labs or vaccines.

    There is no additional charge for supplies used or vaccines administered.

    Patients who enroll in the practice within 30 days of their visit will have the fee credited to their first month's membership. 

    *The fee associated is for the visit with the provider for vaccine services, not for the administration of the vaccine.