Immunizations Specialist

The purpose of immunizations is to keep you healthy and to prevent the  spread of communicable diseases. At Dr. Al Family and Urgent Care in  Woodbridge, Virginia, you and every member of your family can receive  all types of necessary immunizations. If you need immunizations for  work, school, immigration, travel abroad, or vaccines just to get you  caught up, contact the clinic today. You can  schedule an  immunization appointment by calling the clinic directly to schedule an  appointment.  

Why should I get immunized?

It’s  better for your health to try to prevent a disease or illness, rather  than treat it. This is particularly true if you’re vulnerable to serious  infection due to a weakened immune system. 

The goal  of immunizations is to prevent illnesses and diseases that can become  serious and even life threatening. Though everyone should get immunized,  it’s particularly important if you are:

• A young child with an immune system that isn’t strong yet
  
• Pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  
• Older, such as over the age of 65

It’s  also important to get updated vaccinations if you’re getting ready to  travel abroad; certain countries may have specific recommendations for  immunizations. 

Dr.  Al Family and Urgent Care provides immunizations for babies and  children, all the way up through geriatric adults. In general, children  and teens need the following types of vaccinations:

• Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP)
  
• Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
  
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  
• Hepatitis A and B
  
• Meningococcal 
  
• Rotavirus 
  
• Poliovirus 
  

Many  of your childhood vaccines protect you for life, although as an adult,  you typically need DTaP boosters once every 10 years. It’s important for  older adults to have shingles and pneumococcal vaccines as well. 

Additionally,  the caring providers at Dr. Al Family and Urgent Care recommend that  all children, adults, and seniors come to the clinic every fall for  seasonal flu shots. The flu shot continues to be the leading way to  lower your risk of the flu and its severity if you do become ill. 

Modern  immunizations are safe and highly effective. Your practitioner at Dr.  Al Family and Urgent Care is happy to answer all of your questions and  talk with you about any concerns you may have.

Some  immunizations lead to minor soreness or swelling around the injection  site. Occasionally, certain vaccines cause mild flu-like symptoms, such  as fatigue, muscle aches, and low-grade fever. These minor issues all  generally resolve by the following day.

Call us to book your immunization appointment at Dr. Al  Family and Urgent Care today.