{"id":4355,"date":"2019-05-02T21:33:11","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T21:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/?page_id=4355"},"modified":"2022-07-04T12:38:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T12:38:22","slug":"elderly-vaccinations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/west-haven\/elderly-vaccinations\/","title":{"rendered":"West Haven &#8211; Elderly Vaccinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4355\" class=\"elementor elementor-4355\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb422e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb422e8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4602b2b\" data-id=\"4602b2b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-736eb39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"736eb39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e54690c\" data-id=\"e54690c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2208852 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2208852\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1>Elderly Vaccinations in West Haven, CT<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dbeffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dbeffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children\u2019s vaccinations are remarkably important to the overall health of our kids. \u00a0However, many older individuals are unaware of the significance of elderly vaccinations later on in life. \u00a0Elderly vaccinations and immunizations are beneficial to the overall health of many older adults. Vaccinations we receive as children wear off over time thus the need for vaccinations later on in life. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many elderly immunizations help to avoid contracting or spreading various diseases to family and friends. \u00a0Here at DOCS Urgent Care in Waterbury we offer all our older patients convenient and affordable vaccinations as well as walk-in times that are wait-free, a dedicated team of medical experts and we accept all forms of major insurances. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-86b14f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-515c8ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"515c8ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>What to Know About Vaccinations & Immunizations<\/b><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c0325b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c0325b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is a Vaccination?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A vaccine is comprised of the same germs that are the source of a specific disease, but the germs contained within the vaccine have already been killed off or weakened enough to avoid sickness. Vaccines when administered help to stimulate the body\u2019s immune system and produce antibodies which then lead to the development of immunity to a specific disease. Though they are beneficial, it is important to understand that vaccines are not a cure for any disease. \u00a0Instead, they help in the prevention of diseases.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why Does the Elderly Need Vaccinations?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Individuals that are 65 and older, need to understand the significance of vaccinations. \u00a0As we age, our immune system becomes a good deal weaker, making it very difficult to fight off all types of infections. \u00a0If you are an older adult who suffers with an already existing health condition such as diabetes or a heart condition, then surely vaccinations can play an important role in your health. Receiving a vaccination will help to prevent the spread of many diseases.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17ba66e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17ba66e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Elderly Vaccinations Offered in West Haven<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Many older individuals are at a greater risk for contracting vaccine-preventable diseases. Often times the overall lack of protection against these diseases can lead to morbidity and even mortality in those older adults who are already challenged with serious medical diseases and complications. \u00a0At our West Haven office of the DOCS Urgent Care, we provide elderly immunizations and vaccinations that are as convenient as they are affordable. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to those given to children, the elderly also need to follow an<\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/schedules\/hcp\/imz\/adult.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fschedules%2Feasy-to-read%2Fadult.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immunization schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and receive vaccinations. \u00a0It is important to consult with your personal West Haven Primary Care Physician to learn more about immunizations and schedules that are best suited to your personal needs. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Older adults aged 65+ can take charge of their health by receiving vaccines including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Flu (Influenza)<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Shingles (Herpes Zoster)<\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pneumonia (Pneumococcal)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>TD (Tetanus Diphtheria)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>TDAP (Whooping Cough)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Hepatitis A (HEP A)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Hepatitis B (HEP B)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ddb3a72 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ddb3a72\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7562599\" data-id=\"7562599\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7618663 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7618663\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d6d1203\" data-id=\"d6d1203\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b2a899 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b2a899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2><b>The Care You Need When You Need It in West Haven<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cde18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74cde18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunizations and vaccinations help to minimize your chances of contracting or spreading a number of diseases. Though it is always important to protect your children, it is equally as important to protect yourself and members of your community as well. Be sure to talk with your primary care physician here in New Haven today to learn more about vaccination and immunization schedules.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dedicated team of professionals here at the West Haven location of the DOCS Urgent Care Center take pride in our comprehensive care and treatment we offer as well as the affordable and convenient vaccinations we provide to all our patients, young and old. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-80c9955 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"80c9955\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-664d06d\" data-id=\"664d06d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac1be39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac1be39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9a9070\" data-id=\"b9a9070\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311081a elementor-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"311081a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:%20203-691-1584\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">CLICK TO CALL - 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