Immunizations

As medicine advances, so does the eradication of many diseases that once threatened the livelihood of large portions of the population. Immunizations are 90%-99% effective in preventing diseases that can cause miserable symptoms or even death.
At Valley View Wellness Medical Center, Michael Z. Kurtz, DO, offers Immunizations for you and your child so you can stay protected. 

To learn more about how immunizations benefit you, call the Garden Grove, California, office or go online to book your appointment today.

What Are Immunizations?

Immunizations, or vaccinations, are shots that protect you from contracting certain diseases and conditions.

Essentially, an immunization introduces a dead form of a virus or bacteria to your body so that your immune system recognizes it and can eliminate it from your body quickly if you come into contact with it in the future.

Immunizations don’t just keep you, an individual, healthy: they protect the whole population from illnesses that once threatened the lives of many people. When the majority of the population is immunized, a disease can be eradicated almost entirely.

Are Immunizations Safe?

There is a lot of misinformation going around about the safety of immunizations. While some vaccination shots come with mild side effects like redness, swelling, or fatigue; it’s important to note that the immunizations keep you safe from illnesses that are far worse than any of their potential side effects.

When you get immunizations, you’re protecting your own life and the lives of those around you. They go through many tests and approvals to ensure their safety and effectiveness before being made available to the public.

What Immunizations Should I Get?

There are many immunizations that aren’t only important to your health but are essential to keep the population safe from certain conditions.

During infancy or early childhood, you should get immunizations for:

  • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
  • Polio
  • Chickenpox
  • Rotavirus
  • Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
  • Hepatitis A and B

As an adult or as needed, you should get immunizations for:

  • Pneumonia
  • Tetanus
  • Yellow fever
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Meningitis

If you’re unsure whether or not you or your child needs a certain Immunization, your doctor can help you decide which ones will be beneficial.

To make sure that you and your child are up-to-date on Immunizations,
call Valley View Wellness Medical Center or go online to book
your appointment today.

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