Vaccines

Pertussis, commonly called whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It spreads easily from person to person through the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes.

Both chickenpox and shingles are caused by the varicella-zoster virus. After a person has chickenpox, the virus does not fully leave the body. Instead, it remains inactive in the nerve cells and can reactivate years later as shingles.

The RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine helps protect against lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV infection. RSV is a very common virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but in certain groups it can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death.

Prevnar 20 is the newest pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, offering protection against 20 strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae—a leading cause of pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. By covering more strains than previous conjugate vaccines, Prevnar 20 provides one of the broadest available defenses against pneumococcal disease.

FluBlok is a recombinant influenza vaccine designed to protect against seasonal flu without the use of eggs in the manufacturing process. Unlike traditional flu vaccines, which are produced using eggs, FluBlok is created using recombinant DNA technology, making it a safe and effective option for individuals with egg allergies. Annual vaccination with FluBlok helps reduce […]

Three-Strain Seasonal Flu Vaccine (Trivalent, Preservative-Free Doses Available) The trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine is formulated to protect against three different influenza virus strains—typically two influenza A strains and one influenza B strain—that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming flu season. Annual vaccination remains the most effective way to reduce the risk of […]