COVID-19

COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia.  Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill.

Children, teens, and adults may get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines, including a flu vaccine, at the same time.

We currently provide the Moderna Covid 24-25 vaccine and are able to vaccinate patients 12 years of age and older.

Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines

Click here for the CDC's COVID-19 dose schedule

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Influenza - Regular and High Dose

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of serious complications from influenza.

Flu vaccination has important benefits. It can reduce flu illnesses, visits to doctor’s offices, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as make symptoms less severe and reduce flu-related hospitalizations and deaths.

We currently offer the Fluzone trivalent vaccine (age 3+) and the Fluzone trivalent High Dose vaccine (age 65+). No prescription or appointment needed! 

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Click here for the CDC's flu vaccine information statement

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Hep A and Hep B

Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A can affect anyone. Vaccines are available for long-term prevention of HAV infection in persons 1 year of age and older. Good personal hygiene and proper sanitation can also help prevent the spread of hepatitis A.

Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups. The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants, all children or adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not been vaccinated, all adults age 19 through 59 years, and adults age 60 years or older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection. Adults who are 60 years or older without known risk factors for hepatitis B may also receive hepatitis B vaccine.

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Click here for the CDC's Hep A vaccine information statement

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Click here for the CDC's Hep B vaccine information statement

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Meningococcal

Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. These illnesses are often severe, can be deadly, and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against meningococcal disease.

The best way to prevent meningococcal disease is to get vaccinated. CDC recommends meningococcal vaccination for

• All preteens and teens

• Children at increased risk for meningococcal disease

• Adults at increased risk for meningococcal disease

We currently offer the Pembraya vaccine, that covers Meningitis strains, A, B, C, W, and Y.  It is required by VA public schools prior to entering 7th and 12th grade. 

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Click here for more information on the Meningococcal vaccine

Pneumococcal

Vaccines help prevent pneumococcal disease, which is any type of illness caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is recommended for everyone over the age of 65 as a one time dose.  It is also recommended to anyone age 19 and older who are immune suppressed, have asthma, COPD, diabetes, or chronic heart or kidney failure.

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Adults 65 years or older have the option to get PCV20 if they have already received

• PCV13 (but not PCV15 or PCV20) at any age

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• PPSV23 at or after the age of 65 years old

We currently offer Prevnar 20 to anyone 19-64 with chronic health conditions, or anyone >65 years of age, and has not received this vaccination prior.

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Click here for the CDC's Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine information statement

RSV

Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. Vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV. It is also available for pregnant women to receive to help protect their newborn baby. 

• Adults age 75 years and older are recommended to receive a single dose.  Those age 60-74 with increased risk of severe RSV disease, also are recommended to receive a single dose. These are not to be given every year.

We currently offer Abrysvo to those 60 years and older that have not received an RSV vaccination prior.     

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Click here for the CDC's RSV vaccine information statement

Shingles

Shingles is a painful rash that usually develops on one side of the body, often the face or torso. The rash consists of blisters that typically scab over in 7 to 10 days and clears up within 2 to 4 weeks. Some people describe the pain as an intense burning sensation. For some people, the pain can last for months or even years after the rash goes away. 

CDC recommends two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV, Shingrix) to prevent shingles and related complications in adults 50 years and older.

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We currently offer the first and second dose of Shingrix vaccine to those age 50 and older.  The two doses must be separated by a minimum of 60 days.  If you received Zostavax, many years ago, it is recommended that you still receive the Shingrix vaccination series. 

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Click here for the CDC's Shingles vaccine information statement

Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

• TETANUS (T) causes painful stiffening of the muscles. Tetanus can lead to serious health problems, including being unable to open the mouth, having trouble swallowing and breathing, or death.

• DIPHTHERIA (D) can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, or death.

• PERTUSSIS (aP), also known as “whooping cough,” can cause uncontrollable, violent coughing that makes it hard to breathe, eat, or drink. Pertussis can be extremely serious especially in babies and young children, causing pneumonia, convulsions, brain damage, or death. In teens and adults, it can cause weight loss, loss of bladder control, passing out, and rib fractures from severe coughing.

Tdap is recommended to receive every 10 years.  Many new parents, grandparents, and childcare employees should ensure they are up to date.  It is also recommended to receive within 72 hours of an injury involving a rusty object. 

We offer Boostrix for ages 10 and older.  It is required by VA Public Schools to receive a single dose prior to entering 7th grade.  We offer this vaccine secondary to an injury, and to anyone expecting to take care of a newborn infant <2 months of age.  

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Click here for the CDC's Tdap vaccine information statement