Vaccinations, or vaccines, stimulate the body’s immune response to provide protection from a specific disease. Vaccines successfully stop the spread of contagious diseases, reducing the world’s mortality rate. Seasonal influenza vaccine (the flu shot) is available at all MedWise Urgent Care clinic locations.
Vaccinations:
Seasonal Flu Vaccines – Flu Shot
Influenza vaccine can prevent the flu, which is a contagious disease that spreads every year, usually between the months of October and May. The CDC recommends that individuals six months and older get vaccinated every flu season. Influenza vaccine does not cause flu and may be given at the same time as other vaccines. People who are or will be pregnant during influenza season should receive inactivated influenza vaccine. Tell your MedWise provider if the person getting the vaccine has (1) had an allergic reaction after a previous dose of influenza vaccine, or has any severe, life-threatening allergies, or (2) has ever had Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”).
MedWise does not perform routine childhood immunizations for well child checks (e.g., MMR, IPV, varicella). Please check with the appropriate organizations (e.g., your child’s school or CDC guidelines) to determine which vaccinations are required or recommended for you and your family.
Vaccine FAQ’s
How long do vaccines last?
Some vaccines, such as measles or the hepatitis B series, may provide lifelong immunity. Other vaccines, like tetanus, last for several years but require periodic boosters for continued protection against the disease.
What vaccines do Urgent Care clinics provide?
Many urgent care clinics provide walk-in immunization clinics. MedWise Urgent Care offers seasonal flu shots.
How effective are vaccines?
Vaccine effectiveness is assessed by analyzing real-world evidence. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), vaccines are effective and the best line of protection against many serious diseases.
How often should I get vaccinated for the flu?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older in the United States should get an influenza vaccine (flu shot) every season with rare exception.
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