Vaccinations can help to reduce the severity of an infection that can otherwise be life-threatening. Children and adults can receive vaccinations depending on their medical history, current health, and their likelihood of getting certain diseases. Frisco vaccinations protect your body from harmful diseases and associated complications like limb amputation.
Vaccinations are safe and can prove cost-effective in the long run, especially if you compare treating and preventing the disease. If you are not vaccinated, your immunity system will weaken, and you will rely on treatment, which can be costly. If you are vaccinated, your immunity system will do most of the work with some medication help.
Types of vaccinations
The following are common types of vaccinations:
Pediatric vaccines
Pediatric vaccines are meant for infants, children, and teenagers. They include the polio vaccine, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), chickenpox, diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccines.
Adult vaccines
If you are 18 years and over, you can receive the shingles vaccine, the seasonal flu shot, the meningococcal vaccine, and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Travel vaccines
If you are traveling to other countries, especially in tropical regions, you will require vaccinations for diseases like cholera, typhoid, and yellow fever. While international travel bodies will require you to have the vaccinations, it is important to take the initiative first.
What does the process involve?
During your appointment, your doctor will discuss the details and importance of the vaccine. Your specialist will choose the injection site depending on the patient’s age. Your specialist might recommend the thighs for infants and children due to the greater muscle mass, while teenagers and adults can receive the injection in the upper arm. Depending on your age and needs, you might receive multiple vaccinations during a visit.
The vaccine works by introducing an antigen, a foreign substance or toxin that will trigger the immune system for a response. Your immune system will respond by producing antibodies to fight the antigens and keep your body healthy. Through vaccination, your immune system can recognize and attack such antigens if they invade your body again.
Factors that determine vaccination
Your vaccination needs depend on age, medical history, and current health. Once your healthcare provider has all the necessary information, they can offer suitable vaccination. Since vaccines are a preventative strategy, your doctor might recommend them if you live in an environment prone to certain diseases.
Recovery and side effects
While you will need a few days to recover from the vaccine, you might suffer from mild side effects like soreness and swelling at the injection site, a headache, fatigue, and a low-grade fever. Your doctor might recommend an ice pack to soothe the injection site and a painkiller for mild headaches and fever. You will need to rest and stay hydrated so that your body can restore its immunity.
If you or your child is due for a vaccination, visit Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care for treatment. The available physicians and staff will review your medical history and health goals before administering the vaccine. Call or book your appointment online today to prevent infections and improve your health.
