Vaccines
Family Practice and Internal Medicine Physicians, Pediatricians, Rheumatologists, Pulmonologists, and Obstetricians are among the many Medical Practitioners that administer a variety of immunizations to protect the general population against infectious diseases. Vaccine administration is a cost effective, safe, convenient, and an effective way to reduce preventable diseases. Some of the diseases for which vaccines are available are Influenza (flu), Pneumococcal (pneumonia), Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and meningococcal.
Flu Vaccine
Medical Practitioners administer Influenza Vaccine to their patients usually in the fall of each year to protect them against the current influenza viral strains.
Other Vaccines
Medical Practitioners administer a variety of injectable vaccines to protect the general population (infants to elderly) against preventable infectious diseases.