Immunizations

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Infants and Children Vaccines

Adult Vaccines

 

Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal disease is a serious illness, caused by a bacterium. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2-18 years old in the United States. Meningitis is an infection of fluid surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. Meningococcal disease also causes blood infections. Anyone can get meningococcal disease. But it is most common in infants less than one year of age and people with certain medical conditions, such as lack of a spleen. College freshmen who live in dormitories have an increased risk of getting meningococcal disease. Two meningococcal vaccines are available in the U.S.: (1) Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) has been available since the 1970s; (2) Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) was licensed in 2005. Both vaccines can prevent 4 types of meningococcal disease, including 2 of the 3 types most common in the United States.
Meningitis Vaccine

Watch a video from the National Meningitis Association Education Initiative.
National Meningitis Association

Adult Immunization Schedule.

Public Health specializes in vaccinations. In fact, in childhood we learn that the Health Department is "the place where you get shots." Of all the medical advancements in the twentieth century, vaccinations are perhaps most responsible for preventing disease and allowing people to live much longer and healthier than their grandparents. Immunization science has developed vaccinations for every period of our lives. From infancy to our elder years, we can and should ward off illnesses that were once accepted as inevitable. Are you up-to-date on your shots? Consult the handy scheduler below and then come in to any of our health centers for those vaccinations that you need and which will make the quality of your life better. Remember, "We're here through all the times of your life."
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule

Human Papillomavirus

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. There are about 40 types of HPV. About 20 million people in the U.S. are infected, and about 6.2 million more get infected each year. HPV is spread through sexual contact.It is important for girls to get HPV vaccine before their first sexual contact – because they have not been exposed to HPV. For these girls, the vaccine can prevent almost 100% of disease caused by the 4 types of HPV targeted by the vaccine.
HPV (human papillomavirus) Vaccine

Shingles

Shingles is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. It is also called Herpes Zoster. A shingles rash usually appears on one side of the face or body and lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. Its main symptom is pain, which can be quite severe. Other symptoms of shingles can include fever, headache, chills and upset stomach. Very rarely, a shingles infection can lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis) or death.A vaccine for shingles was licensed in 2006. In clinical trials, the vaccine prevented shingles in about half of people 60 years of age and older. It can also reduce the pain associated with shingles.
Shingles Vaccine

Pneumonia

Pneumococcal disease is a serious disease that causes much sickness and death. In fact, pneumococcal disease kills more people in the United States each year than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. Anyone can get pneumococcal disease. However, some people are at greater risk from the disease. These include people 65 and older, the very young, and people with special health problems such as alcoholism, heart or lung disease, kidney failure, diabetes, HIV infection, or certain types of cancer.The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. Most healthy adults who get the vaccine develop protection to most or all of these types within 2 to 3 weeks of getting the shot.
Pneumonia Vaccine

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a serious disease. The hepatitis B virus (HBV) can cause short-term acute illness that leads to loss of appetite, diarrhea and vomiting, tiredness, jaundice, and pain in muscles, joints, and stomach. Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent this disease. It is the first anti-cancer vaccine because it can prevent a form of liver cancer.
Hepatitis B Vaccine

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccine can protect acolescents and adults against three serious diseases. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are all caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and pertussis are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts, scratches, or wounds.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Vaccine

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