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IMMUNIZATIONS
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A healthy you starts with adult immunizations. Just because you received all of your vaccinations as a child, doesn’t mean you are set for life. The protection that these immunizations give you wanes over time and there are a few new ones adults should consider too. Stop by our pharmacies during regular business hours to receive your immunizations. No appointment is necessary but call ahead of time to confirm availability. Be sure to bring your red, white and blue Medicare card and/or other applicable insurance information for proper billing. Most commonly, we offer seasonal flu shots, Shingles, Pneumonia, RSV, and COVID-19.
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Seasonal Influenza Vaccine or Flu Shot
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions, such as asthma, chronic lung problems, diabetes, and heart disease, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu vaccine each year. Available at the pharmacy for adults 18 and over. Find all of the flu shot vaccine facts at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/. The flu shot is covered annually at 100% for those with Medicare.
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Shingles Vaccine
Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays in the body in a dormant (inactive) state. For reasons that are not fully known, the virus can reactivate years later, causing shingles, a painful condition that results in serious rashes and blistering. The risk of disease increases as a person gets older, so if you are 60 or older or suffer from leukemia, lymphoma or HIV, it is recommended that you get vaccinated against shingles. Find all of the facts about shingles at http://www.cdc.gov/shingles/. Most Medicare Part D plans cover the shingles vaccine. Copayments vary by plan.
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Pneumonia Vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine protects against bacteria that cause pneumonia. Patients with certain conditions such as HIV infection, organ transplantation, leukemia, lymphoma, COPD, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, severe kidney disease or weakened immune system are more susceptible to catching pneumonia. If you are over 65 and have a chronic illness, you should discuss with your health care provider about getting the pneumonia immunization. Find all of the facts about pneumonia at http://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/.
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Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. RSV symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold or other respiratory viruses (like the flu or COVID-19). RSV spreads in the fall and winter along with other respiratory viruses. It usually peaks in December and January. RSV does not usually cause severe illness in healthy adults and children. However, some people with RSV infection, especially older adults, can become very sick and may need to be hospitalized. RSV can also cause more severe illness such as bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lungs) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs). Available at the pharmacy for adults 18 and over. Find all of the RSV vaccine facts at http://www.cdc.gov/rsv.
COVID-19
COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system. Other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill. COVID-19 spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. Other people can breathe in these droplets and particles, or these droplets and particles can land on others' eyes, nose, or mouth. In some circumstances, these droplets may contaminate the surfaces they touch. Anyone infected with COVID-19 can spread it, even if they do NOT have symptoms. COVID-19 can even spread from people to animals in some situations. Some people are more likely than others to get very sick if they get COVID-19. This includes people who are older, immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system), have certain disabilities or have underlying health conditions. Understanding your COVID-19 risk and the risks that might affect others can help you make decisions to protect yourself and others. Available at the pharmacy for adults 18 and over. Find all of the COVID-19 vaccine facts at http://www.cdc.gov/covid.
