Vaccines are types of medicines used to strengthen the immune system to protect the body against particular or many diseases.
Vaccines are antigens created from the cause of a disease, scientifically engineered to stop the disease. Over the years, humans have created several vaccines to battle different diseases, with the latest being the COVID-19 vaccine.
AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst provides necessary vaccines to all patients in need. We accept patients beginning at one year of age, so children can get their vaccines for school and sports. If you are in need of travel vaccinations, please call our center ahead of time to make sure we have the necessary vaccines.
14 MOST IMPORTANT VACCINES
Polio vaccine
Polio is a life-threatening and crippling (in mild cases) infectious disease. The Polio vaccine is mainly for children. They should receive four doses of the vaccine, taking each dose as they enter the following age brackets: 1-2 months old, four months old, 6 to 18 months old, and 4-6 years old.
Tetanus vaccine
Tetanus is a fatal disease that causes muscle stiffness and lockjaw. Five doses of the vaccine are given to children, with doses at each of the following age markers: 1-2 months, 4-6 months, 12-23 months, 4-6 years.
The Flu vaccine
Flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness. Children receive the flu vaccine every year starting from 6 months old. Kids younger than nine years who are receiving the vaccine for the first time need two doses with at least a 28 days interval between the doses.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B can be shared from a mother to the baby during childbirth and nursing as the virus is transmitted via blood. Babies should get vaccinated shortly after birth, 1-2 months & 6 months each.
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis A is a liver disease and is transmitted through body fluid contact with contaminated food and water. This is a single dose vaccine given at two shots which have to be at least six months apart.
Rubella Vaccine
Rubella is spread by coughing and sneezing. It is dangerous for pregnant women and babies. 2 shots of MMR vaccine are recommended for kids. 1 at 12-23 months, and another at 4-6 yrs.
Hib Vaccine
Hib can do serious damage to a child's immune system and even cause brain damage, hearing loss, or death. Four doses of the vaccine are recommended. One each at the following age brackets; 1-2, 4, 6, and 12-23 months.
Measles Vaccine
Measles is an infection that can be contracted just by being in a room with someone with measles. 2 doses of MMR vaccine are recommended. One dose at 12-23 months, 4-6 yrs each. 6-11 month infants are to have a dose before overseas travels.
Whooping Cough Vaccine
Whooping cough is a highly contagious and deadly disease for babies. The vaccines are of two types: the Tdap for persons seven years and above, while DTaP is for children younger than seven years.
Pneumococcal Disease Vaccine
Pneumococcal is an ear and sinus infection, pneumonia, and Meningitis. The vaccine is recommended for kids younger than two years and adults above 65 years.
Rotavirus Vaccine
Rotavirus causes severe watery diarrhea coupled with vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. 2 or 3 doses of vaccine are recommended to children aged 1-2,4 & 6 months.
Mumps Vaccine
Mumps causes puffy cheeks and swollen jaws. 2 doses of vaccine are recommended for children, with one each when they are 12-24 months old and 4-6 years old.
Chickenpox Vaccine
Chickenpox causes an itchy rash of blisters & fever. The recommended prescription is two dosages of the chickenpox vaccine, each for the following age markers; 12-23 months 4-6 years.
Diphtheria Vaccine
Diphtheria affects breathing and swallowing. Five doses of the DTap vaccine are recommended to be administered with one each for the following age markers: 1-2,4,6,12-23 months, 4-6yrs.
Vaccines have been instrumental to the survival of the Human race. Humans have survived through so many epidemics and pandemics with the help of vaccines.
