Why Do I Need Preventive Immunizations?
Getting a needle may not be very enjoyable, but they are a safe and effective way to deliver vaccines into the body. Instead of waiting to become sick and requiring medical treatment, preventative vaccination prepares the body to fend off harmful viruses, reducing the severity of your symptoms or making you immune to the virus itself. Prevention remains the best way to protect your health and wellbeing.
The team at 3P4Care helps families, travelers, truck drivers, and more stay up to date with their necessary vaccinations and immunizations. Depending on your needs, your vaccination history, and your intended travel destination; our team of specialists can help determine which vaccines are right for you. This article will take a closer look at why vaccines are important, as well as a list of the most commonly received vaccines.
The Value of Being Vaccinated
There are many reasons that you should ensure you are caught up on your vaccinations, such as:
Protect Yourself and Those Closest To You
Vaccines are the best form of protection we have against a wide range of infectious diseases and viruses. This improves your immunity against these viruses, as well as protects any immunocompromised individuals around you. Do you live with, or come in close contact with the elderly, infants, or persons with weakened immune systems?
If you are up to date on your vaccines, you can break the chain of infection, preventing the further spread of the disease and protecting those who are vulnerable and incapable of being vaccinated themselves.
Vaccines Protect You During International Travel
Any time you are planning to travel internationally, you should speak with the specialists at 3P4Care to make sure you’re protected against local infectious diseases. Certain parts of the world are known hotspots for unique diseases. In some cases, certain vaccines are mandatory to be permitted into the country, for your safety, and for others.
Updating Your Vaccine Status
Has it been 10 years since your last Tdap vaccine? (Tetanus booster, Diphtheria, and Pertussis). Vaccines provide protection for a given period of time, typically years, and in some cases when boosted, 10 years. It’s possible to receive booster shots, which extend the protection period of certain vaccines.
Once you have exceeded the associated protection period, you will need to schedule an appointment to update your vaccinations. This provides renewed protection, helping to keep you safe and healthy. If you choose to skip or delay vaccinations you are putting your health at risk, and possibly risking the health of those around you!
List of Preventive Vaccinations
Below is a list of the most commonly administered vaccines. Because of the widespread effort to vaccinate, nations have been able to better control or reduce the spread of many of these viruses/conditions:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes Zoster (shingles)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza (flu)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal
- Rabies
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Vaccination Services Available in Chicago, IL
If you or a loved one are in need of routine vaccination or travel vaccines, reach out to the specialists at 3P4Care today! Our team can provide you with the proper vaccines based on your health, age, previous health history, and intended travel plans!
For more information visit our contact page or schedule your appointment online today!
