Allergy Injections |
A physician must be in the office at the time of the injection. The patient is required to wait in the office 20-30 minutes following the injection to check for any adverse reactions. |
B-12 |
Given only after being prescribed by physician. Typically administered monthly. |
Chicken Pox (Varicella) |
Given to patients with no history of chicken pox vaccine. It is administered in a two dose series. Pregnancy should be avoided during this period. |
Depo Provera |
Type of birth control given every three (3) months.
Note: Patient may need to bring medication with them depending on their health insurance coverage. |
Flu Vaccine |
Given starting the first week in October through flu season. It is recommended for patients over the age of 65, anyone with chronic illness, or anyone with high-risk exposure. |
Hepatitis A |
Usually given prior to travel. |
Hepatitis B |
Given in a series of three doses to patients who have a high risk of exposure (usually job related). |
Hepatitis C |
No vaccine available at this
time. |
| HPV |
Recommended for 11-26 year old girls/women. Given in a series of 3 doses. |
Herpes Zoster (Shingles vaccine) |
Usually given once if you are over the age of 60. |
MMR (Measles) |
Typically given to students without proof of previous injection. |
Pneumonia (Pneumovax) |
Usually given once to anyone over the age of 65 or to anyone with chronic illness. |
Polio (IPOL) |
Typically given prior to travel. |
School Vaccines |
Proof of previous (childhood) immunizations. |
TB Skin Test/PPD |
Given yearly to anyone at risk of exposure. Usually required for health care workers, teachers, and students. Some patients are required to have a second test 1-3 weeks later. |
Testosterone |
Given only after being prescribed by a physician. Frequency is determined by physician. |
Tetanus |
Booster every ten (10) years |
Travel Vaccines |
Will
depend on destination and previous
immunizations. |
Typhoid |
Typically
given prior to travel. Should
be administered two (2) weeks
prior to exposure. |
