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Do I need a vaccination ? When and What to Vaccinate

Updated: Dec 22, 2022

Vaccinations services are offered by Trucare Clinic and Urgent Care in Minneapolis, MN

Both adults and children need vaccinations, and TruCare Clinic and Urgent Care makes it easy to stay up-to-date and healthy. In their Minneapolis, Minnesota, clinic, the dedicated providers offer the full range of vaccinations in their clinic for your convenience. Book your appointment using the online scheduling link or call the office to arrange your exam today.



Vaccinations Q & A


Are vaccinations safe?

Vaccinations include a tiny amount of dead or deactivated viruses, bacteria, or toxins. These ingredients provoke an immune response, which helps your body recognize and fight the disease in the future. Vaccinations have been proven safe and effective over many years. The bottom line is that it’s far safer to get vaccinations than to skip them. Vaccinations protect you from many serious diseases, some of which could be deadly.


What vaccinations do children need?


Children need a range of vaccinations, with the first ones usually occurring shortly after birth. The vaccinations children commonly need during childhood include:

Hepatitis A and B

Measles

Mumps

Diphtheria

Pertussis

Polio

Rubella

Varicella

Meningococcal

Rotavirus

Tetanus

Influenza

COVID-19

Human papillomavirus (HPV)


Do children need flu vaccinations Every year?


Children need flu vaccinations once a year. The other vaccinations occur at different points during infancy, toddlerhood, and early adolescence. Your child may need other vaccinations if they’ve ever experienced certain illnesses that aren’t common in America. And, if your family plans international travel soon, your child may need additional vaccinations as part of travel medicine care.


What vaccinations do adults need?

Adults need vaccinations at various points throughout adulthood. Although you need fewer vaccinations as an adult, you still need the following shots to prevent disease.

COVID-19

Influenza

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)

HPV

Zoster (shingles)

Pneumococcal polysaccharide

Pneumococcal conjugate


Do Adults need a flu Vaccine every year?


Yes, Adults need a flu vaccine every year. Other vaccinations happen at various points through adulthood, with shingles usually occurring after age 50 and pneumococcal vaccinations generally happening after 65. Your individual risk factors and current health conditions may indicate vaccinations at an earlier or later-than-typical time. The TruCare Clinic and Urgent Care providers take into account your full medical history and all health conditions when determining the right vaccination schedule for you. As with children, adults may need specific vaccinations if planning to travel outside the country. Before any planned travel, bring your itinerary to the office to discuss it with your provider so they can make the appropriate recommendations. TruCare Clinic and Urgent Care offers all pediatric and adult vaccines in their Minneapolis office for your convenience. To schedule your vaccinations or book an appointment for someone in your family, TruCare Clinic and Urgent Care makes it easy to take care of your vaccination needs, so don’t delay in calling the Trucare office (612-345-7175) or clicking the online scheduling link to set up your appointment now.


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