Summertime Is a Great Opportunity to Get Vaccinated

Are you up to date on your recommended adult vaccinations? We have noticed a rise in the number patients that are due for vaccines to protect against pneumonia, tetanus, and shingles. When to get these vaccines becomes confusing and remembering when you are due is difficult. For an easy to read adult vaccine schedule, please click here.

Did you know that there are two pneumonia shots? The “old” pneumonia vaccine is called the PPSV 23. The “new” pneumonia vaccine is called the PCV13. We recommend that anyone over the age of 65 receive both of these vaccines at least one year apart from each other.

Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Adults should receive a one time dose of Tdap in adulthood, especially if you are around newborn babies.

The “shingles shot,” also known as the Zoster vaccine, protects against shingles and should be given once in a lifetime to adults over the age of 65.

We have found that it is much more convenient for patients to go to their local pharmacy to receive these vaccines. Most pharmacies carry these vaccines in stock or can order and receive them in one to two business days. As always, we will offer flu shots in the office starting in October.