Immunizations
Vaccines use weakened versions of diseases to help your body build up immunities. Certain vaccinations are required for school or travel, and urgent care provides these services, as well as proactive vaccinations such as flu shots.
Immunizations and vaccines
Need a flu vaccine? Require a travel vaccine for an already scheduled trip? Hoping to protect your kids from the measles, mumps and rubella? MD Now® urgent care has you covered.
There’s no need to juggle appointments to get the vaccines and immunizations you need. We’ll do everything possible to get you vaccinated and back to your busy life, usually within 60 minutes or less.
Our walk-in immunization services
We offer a range of vaccines to support your health, and walk in appointments are always welcome.
Immunizations offered
We help get you vaccinated quickly and efficiently. Our vaccines include:
- Flu shots
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap)
- Tetanus shots
Preparing for cold and flu season
A flu shot this season is your best defense against the flu. Did you know it takes up to two weeks to build immunity after a flu shot? The best time to get the flu vaccine is early September or October, so it's fully effective before the flu spreads in your community. Our physician-led team of healthcare professionals is ready to provide you with high-quality healthcare and prepare you for this flu season.
Treatments for flu symptoms
In most cases, the best flu treatment is getting plenty of rest and fluids. Individuals who are at high risk for complications, including the very young, the elderly, pregnant women and those with asthma and other chronic health conditions, should see a doctor as soon as possible if they develop flu symptoms. Antiviral flu medicine is available that can lessen the duration and severity of symptoms and reduce the likelihood of complications. To be effective, a flu medicine must be administered within a day or two of the onset of symptoms.
Treatments for cold symptoms
Colds typically resolve without medical intervention within a week to 10 days. The best treatment is rest and plenty of fluids. You can use over-the-counter remedies to help alleviate a troublesome cough, congestion or runny nose.
Antibiotics for cold symptoms and flu symptoms
Antibiotics are only effective in treating bacterial infections. Both the flu and the common cold are viral infections, so they do not respond to antibiotics.
Pregnant women and the flu vaccine
The flu vaccine is safe and recommended for pregnant women. Getting a flu shot during pregnancy can help protect you and your baby in several ways:
- Getting vaccinated can help prevent fetal health problems that can be caused by high fevers and other complications of the flu.
- Getting vaccinated yourself can help provide your baby with some immunity until they are old enough to get vaccinated.
- Pregnant women are at high risk of experiencing serious complications from the flu. Getting vaccinated may reduce your risk of serious illness and hospitalization.
Flu shots for babies
According to the CDC, the influenza vaccine can significantly reduce a child’s risk of experiencing life-threatening complications from the flu. The flu shot is safe for children 6 months of age and older. Depending on the situation, children between 6 months and 8 years old may need two doses of the vaccine given a month apart to be fully protected. Our medical staff can help you determine the most appropriate flu vaccine and number of vaccinations for your child.
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