Immunizations

Shingles (Zostavax) Vaccine

Have you ever had the Chicken Pox? If you said yes, then you are at risk for developing Shingles now. Zostavax is a vaccine that can help prevent Shingles in adults age 60 and over. The Shingles vaccine is now available at all 4 of our locations. Call for details.

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Shingles/

http://www.zostavax.com/index.html#navigation

Pneumonia Shots

Call us today to schedule a pneumonia shot. Anyone can get pneumonia, but some groups are at higher risk than others. These groups include:

  • Anyone over 65 years old.
  • Anyone with a suppressed immune system.
  • Children under 2 years old.
  • Anyone with heart or lung disease.
  • Anyone with alcoholism.
  • Anyone with kidney failure.
  • Anyone with HIV.
  • Anyone with diabetes.
  • Alaskan natives and certain Native American populations.

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=58562

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Pneumonia/