Defending against disease and illness
What’s the purpose of immunizations?
Immunizations, also known as vaccines, are designed to trigger an immune response, enabling your body to defend itself against foreign or harmful substances. Vaccines stand as one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those you care about from preventable diseases and serious illnesses.
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines contain either some or all parts of a bacterium or virus. When strategically introduced into the body, they stimulate our immune system to generate antibodies as if we had encountered the germ naturally. This helps prevent us from getting sick and showing symptoms of the disease.
The most commonly recommended vaccines include:
- COVID-19
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Measles
- Meningococcal Disease
- Mumps
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Pneumococcal Disease
- Polio
- Rotavirus
- Rubella
- Tetanus
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Immunize with Confidence
It’s important to talk to your provider about recommended vaccines and any questions you may have.
Schedule an appointment today to stay on top of your health!