Vaccinations/Injections
Travel Vaccines
If you are travelling abroad and concerned about which vaccinations you may need or require, you can see your family physician who can work with our nurses to go over which vaccines are required for the area you are travelling.
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (Pneumo-P) Vaccine
The PNEUMO-P vaccine protects against 23 strains (types) of the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae that cause pneumococcal disease. Over 90% of pneumococcal disease is caused by these 23 strains. This vaccine can also prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. Streptococcus pneumoniae infections are a major cause of illness and death worldwide.
You should get the PNEUMO-P vaccine if you:
are age 65 years or older
live in a long-term care facility
are between the ages of 2 years and 64 years and have a high risk of serious pneumococcal disease because of health problems, such as heart, lung, kidney, or liver problems, diabetes, or a weak immune system.
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Tetanus Vaccine
The bacteria that cause tetanus are called Clostridium tetani. They are usually found in dirt and soil, most often in areas with animal waste such as farms and ranches. These bacteria typically enter the body through a wound, cut, or splinter. There is no cure for tetanus so we at the Cardston Clinic encourage patients to make sure their tetanus immunization is up to date. You should be having this vaccine every 10 years. Most often it is given in a DTaP form which includes diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). If you are unsure when your last had your tetanus immunization, contact Terry Duce, LPN at the clinic to find out if you are needing this vaccine. You can contact her directly at 403-653-6004.
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Zoster Virus (Shingles) Vaccine
Shingrix is a non-live vaccine that helps protect you from getting shingles. It is given in 2 doses. The second dose is given 2 to 6 months after the first dose. You need a second dose to make sure you have long-lasting protection against shingles.
Shingrix was proven to be more than 90% effective in preventing shingles in people over the age of 50 years. It is known to provide good protection for 4 years. Researchers are studying how well Shingrix protects against shingles after 4 years but the results are not yet known.
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Medical Injections
The nurses at Cardston Clinic provide a number of intermuscular and subcutaneous injections such as Depo-Provera birth control, testosterone and hormone injections. Your family doctor will refer you to one of our nurses if you require a series of injections for treatment or prevention.