|
|
|
Immunizations >
Adults & Students
Routine Immunizations for Adults and Students
DOH-Sarasota offers routine immunizations for
adults and students. We also offer vaccinations for people
planning international travel at our
Travelers Health Clinics. Refugee Health Screenings
are also available by appointment. Immigration physicals are
provided through our Adult
Health Centers, also by appointment.
We accept Medicaid and many private insurance plans - many
routine immunizations are often covered.
|
Adult Immunization Clinic hours of operation:
Appointments are strongly encouraged. Bring available shot
records.
|
Which routine vaccinations are recommended?
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
maintains a list of
routine vaccinations recommended for adults. Click on a
vaccine type to get more information from the CDC.
-
Hepatitis A
-
Hepatitis B
-
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (Gardasil)
-
Influenza (Flu)
-
Measles/Mumps/Rubella
(MMR)
-
Meningococcal (especially for college students and
certain travelers)
-
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis
(Tdap)
Even if you were vaccinated as a child for these illnesses, immunity tends to wane
over time. Booster shots are often necessary to
maintain adequate protection from these diseases, which in rare
instances can cause deafness and even death.
-
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a one-time dose for all 65 and over; an additional
dose before age 65 may also be recommended for certain people
with high risk factors
-
Rabies
The rabies vaccine is primarily recommended for anyone,
regardless of age, who has been bitten by a potentially rabid
animal or whose job puts them at higher risk for exposure to
rabies (including veterinarians, animal handlers, and certain
laboratory workers).
-
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (for adults 50 and older)
Those receiving shingles vaccine at DOH-Sarasota are now only
required to pay their co-pay if they have coverage for the
vaccine through Medicare Part D. Please be sure to bring your
Medicare card so the health department can file the appropriate
claim for payment.
-
Varicella (Chickenpox)
The DOH-Sarasota also provides these additional services:
- Tuberculin skin testing (TST) for tuberculosis (TB)
Titers for:
- Hepatitis B
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Related Links / More Information:
|
