Vaccines & Immunizations

Don't let the bug bite! Make an appointment for your flu shot today or ask for it at your annual exam. We will offer flu shots through Spring 2012.

Vaccines are recommended for all adults to protect from infectious diseases. Vaccination is acknowledged to be one of the most cost effective public health strategies available in preventing infectious and communicable infections. Many adults take a proactive role in their healthcare these days by eating better and exercising, but forego one of the simplest preventative care measures available, adult vaccinations.

On average, 50,000 adult Americans die from vaccine-preventable diseases and from complication of influenza, pneumococcal infections, and hepatitis B each year. These diseases and others can be prevented by vaccines and are very effective, but underused.  Some adults incorrectly assume that the vaccines they received as children will protect them for the rest of their lives.? This is true for certain diseases, however vaccinations for certain disease must be repeated periodically to maintain immunity.

Oakdale Obstetrics & Gynecology offers a wide range of vaccinations and immunizations. Learn more at the links below.

 

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