Emmitsburg Osteopathic
Primary Care Center
Primary Care Center
Flu Season is here. Cases are spreading to us from the Midwest and from our South. While we have seen flu-like activity and many more respiratory infections, we have diagnosed our first Influenza A. So now is the time to get vaccinated.
For those over 60, the time is now to get re-vaccinated. Our staff is vaccinated and we encourage you to get vaccinated. We are delighted to announce we are well stocked in Influenza vaccine. We are looking forward to giving you your vaccination. Influenza is a vaccine that is covered by most insurances, so it's affordable to stay healthy this year. Bring a friend!
For those allergic or who have had a bad reaction to vaccine, we understand you are unable to be a part of this campaign to protect you and your community.
Roll up those sleeves and line up for your shots. It is not just the Flu you are helping ward off, but also the secondary bacterial infections that result from a weakened immune system.
We also encourage all those over 50 to get your pneumonia vaccine. The pneumovax-23 protects against 23 of the 80 varieties of Pneumococcal Pneumonia that invades humans. While some will say we are protected for life with one vaccine, others suggest a booster every 7 years. If your immune system is good, one may do just fine. However, those with an illness such as chronic hepatitis, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease may benefit from the more frequent boosters.
Tetanus boosters now contain acellular pertussis vaccine. It has been found that childhood vaccinations are not giving the expected protection through adulthood. Because of this, we have a new campaign to keep those tetanus vaccines with diphtheria and pertussis boosters up to date.
Zostavax helps prevent those nasty shingles outbreaks. We are happy to say this vaccine is again available. Please call the office to schedule your vaccination. The vaccine is targeted for those over 50.
Insurance coverage is variable on all vaccines. Find out what is covered. Our office is able to give you our prices. If a shot is received elsewhere, please give us a copy for EOPCC files. We will put it in your computer chart.