Vaccination & Flu Shots

Do I Need A Flu Shot?

You may be asking, is it necessary for you to receive a flu shot? We at MiDoc recommend anyone who is not allergic to the flu shot obtain it yearly. While we encourage everyone who wants added protection against the annual flu, it is highly recommended for the following patients because of their compromised or weakened immunities:

• Pregnant women
• Elderly patients
• Young children
• Those with autoimmune disorders

Also, anyone who is routinely exposed to these groups of people should consider getting the flu shot.

People in these professions should get annual flu shots to help protect vulnerable people around them.

• Teachers
• Daycare workers
• Health care workers
• Retirement Home/Elderly Care Workers

Other considerations:

• It is very easy to be exposed to flu germs when traveling around New York City, making it difficult to avoid catching it.
• By protecting yourself from the flu, you stop it from spreading to more vulnerable populations.
• The flu can cause severe symptoms even for those who aren’t immune-compromised.

Flu Shot Services Available in New York

If you have questions or concerns about the Flu Shot, the team at MiDoctor is happy to answer any and all questions you may have. Call our office to speak with a member of our team or schedule a consultation online today!

Vaccines and Immunization

Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from serious and often fatal diseases. Vaccines can protect you, your children, and your community from a long list of serious illnesses. Vaccines prepare your immune system to recognize, fight, and prevent future exposure to serious diseases including:

• Diphtheria
• Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Influenza (Flu)
• Measles
• Meningococcal
• Mumps
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Pneumococcal Disease
• Polio
• Rotavirus
• Rubella
• Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
• Tetanus
• Varicella(Chickenpox)

Who Can Benefit From Vaccines?

The short answer is, almost everyone. There are important vaccine schedules put in place to protect infants and small children. As you enter adolescence and adulthood, you may be exposed to a different range of diseases. Finally, as a senior citizen, being in an immunocompromised state is one of the most important times to protect yourself and others from serious diseases and infections.

The New York State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American Academy of Pediatrics all recommend that you keep your children up-to-date with the recommended vaccination schedule.

Getting Vaccinated Saves Lives

Getting vaccinated protects yourself but you also help protect those around you who are too young or too sick to get vaccinated themselves. This is called “herd immunity”. When enough of the population is vaccinated, it halts the spread of these conditions from exponentially spreading.

Vaccine and Immunization Services Available in New York

If you have questions about the vaccine and immunization services offered at MiDoctor, call our office to speak with a member of our team or schedule a consultation online today!