immunization services
Whooping Cough
Whooping Cough, also know as Pertussis, affects the respiratory tract causing excessive coughing fits that can disturb normal breathing. This disease might at first seem to be a regular cold but can last for weeks or months without a health-care professional realizing that the symptoms are due to pertussis.
Unfortunately, too many adults forget their booster vaccinations and let their protection "run out". The TDAP booster helps protect against Whooping Cough. For more information, talk to our Pharmacist.
Zostavax™
Zostavax™ is a vaccine that is used for adults 60 years of age or older to prevent shingles. Shingles is a rash that is usually on one side of the body. The rash will often blister, can last up to 30 days and be painful. Zostavax™ works by helping your immune system protect you from getting shingles and the associated pain and other serious complications.
You need vaccinations just as much as children do. That's why the Pharmacy now offers convenient professional immunization services for adults on a walk-in or appointment basis. We also provide immunization services for your business, school campus, senior center, or assisted living facility. Inquire with our Pharmacy staff to schedule an appointment.
Pneumococcal
Pneumococcal disease can result in serious, sometimes fatal infections of the lungs (pneumonia), the blood (bacteremia) and the brain (meningitis).
You can protect yourself from this disease with the pneumococcal vaccine which can be administered at any time of the year and provides long-term protection against the disease.
Influenza
Common influenza causes fever, sore throat, cough, chills, headache, and muscle aches. Each year in the U.S., more than 114,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 die because of influenza related illnesses.
The best time to get your flu shot is in October or November, before the height of the annual flu season; however, even as late as January, vaccination can help protect against the flu.
Flu vaccination is especially important for adults age 50 or more, and adults with health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and other chronic illnesses. However, regardless of age, a yearly flu shot is recommended for almost everyone.
Meningococcal
The meningoccoccal bacteria is a relatively rare but potentially fatal disease that causes meningintis which affects the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Infection can progress to death within 24 to 48 hours, or lead to permanent disabilities such as hearing loss, brain damage, or loss of limbs. It is spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions. Persons who live or work in close quarters with others such as college students as well as those traveling to endemic regions, should consider the vaccine.
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B
Hepatitis A is a liver disease which can cause nausea, vomiting, and a number of more serious symptoms. It is spread by the consumption of contaminated food or water, and through occupational or personal contact with infected animals and humans. It is not a life long disease.
Hepatitis B is a serious viral disease which attacks the liver. The hepatitis B virus can cause damage, liver cancer, and possible death. Hepatits B is spread through contact with blood or body fluids.
Gardasil™
Gardasil™ is a vaccine that helps protect against some cervical cancers caused by the Human Papilomavirus (HPV). It is important that all three doses are received so full benefits are achieved.
Promo2 (Universal Thin)
