Who Needs Vaccinations?
Everyone needs vaccinations at different times throughout life including young children, the elderly and everyone in between. Some antibodies remain with you forever, while others fade over time. This is why some vaccinations are only required once in a lifetime, while others should be administered regularly every so many years. For instance, the flu shot must be given annually to remain effective, largely because new flu strains arrive every year.
The CDC highly recommends certain vaccinations including influenza (flu), tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. It is recommended for older adults to get vaccinated against shingles and pneumococcal disease. If you are diabetic it is recommended to get a vaccine against hepatitis B. There are also optional vaccines such as Gardasil, which protects against HPV (human papilloma virus), a known contributor to certain cancers.
Urgent Medical Center is here to help you stay on track of the vaccines you need. If you are ever unsure if you need a certain vaccine or not, a simple blood test can detect the appropriate answer.
To learn more about what vaccines are required or recommended for your age please visit: www.cdc.gov
Vaccines Provided
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)
- Hepatitis A & B
- TDap
- DTap
- Tetanus
- Flu shots
- Pneumococcal (pneumonia) *
- Meningococcal (meningitis) *
- Gardasil (HPV) *
- Zostavax (shingles) *
Why Choose Urgent Medical Center?
Urgent Medical Center’s mission is to offer high quality health care that exceeds our patients’ expectations in a caring, convenient, and cost-effective manner. We emphasize the value of traditional patient-physician relationship, while staying abreast of all technical advancements in order to deliver the best health care possible.
