Vaccines & Immunizations
Protect yourself and your family with safe, reliable vaccines and immunizations. The dedicated healthcare team at Pillars Community Health is here to provide you with the care and expertise you need to stay healthy and prevent illness.
We recognize the crucial role vaccines and immunizations play in protecting both individuals and the broader community from serious illnesses. Whether you need a routine vaccination or immunization before travel, our knowledgeable staff is here to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible.
Our compassionate healthcare professionals ensure that every vaccination is administered with care so you can feel confident about your health and well-being. We offer services in both English and Spanish, with additional language assistance available upon request.
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Vaccines & Immunizations We Offer
We provide a wide range of vaccines to protect you and your family from preventable illnesses. Our team is committed to staying up to date with the latest recommendations from health experts, ensuring that you receive the most current and effective immunizations available.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
- What are the options?: We offer a seasonal flu shot that targets the most common strains of the influenza virus each year.
- Who is eligible?: Anyone 6 months or older.
- Why it’s important: The flu vaccine helps reduce the risk of severe flu-related illness, which can be particularly dangerous for young children, older adults, and those with certain health conditions.
- When to get it: The flu vaccine is recommended annually, with the best time to get vaccinated being in the fall, before flu season peaks.
COVID-19 Vaccine
- What are the options?: We offer the most current COVID-19 vaccines, including mRNA vaccines like Moderna and Pfizer, as well as protein-based vaccines such as Novavax.
- Who is eligible?: Anyone 6 months or older, depending on the specific vaccine and your health needs.
- Why it’s important: COVID-19 vaccines protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death caused by the virus and its variants.
- When to get it: Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations is important to maintain protection against the latest variants. Speak with our healthcare team to determine when your next dose is recommended.
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Vaccine for Older Adults
- What are the options?: We offer RSV vaccines from GSK, Pfizer, and Moderna to help protect against this common respiratory virus.
- Who is eligible?: Adults aged 60 and older are recommended to receive the RSV vaccine, especially those 75 and older who are at higher risk for severe illness.
- Why it’s important: RSV can cause serious respiratory issues in older adults, and the vaccine significantly reduces the risk of severe disease.
- When to get it: The RSV vaccine is not an annual vaccine, and the timing can vary based on individual health needs. Our team can help determine if this vaccine is right for you.
RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals
- What are the options?: We offer Pfizer’s RSV vaccine, which helps protect infants by passing immunity from mother to baby during pregnancy.
- Who is eligible?: Pregnant individuals, particularly those in the late stages of pregnancy (32 to 36 weeks).
- Why it’s important: RSV can cause severe respiratory illness in young infants. This vaccine helps protect babies during their first six months of life when they are most vulnerable.
- When to get it: The vaccine is typically administered during the third trimester to provide the best protection for your baby.
Other Vaccines We Offer
In addition to the vaccines listed above, we also offer a wide range of other immunizations to protect you and your family from various diseases, including:
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Vaccine: Protects against shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, and is common in older adults.
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap): Protects against these serious bacterial infections.
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Prevents these highly contagious viral diseases.
- Chickenpox (Varicella): Protects against the varicella virus, which causes chickenpox.
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Reduces the risk of cancers caused by certain strains of HPV.
- Hepatitis A and B: Protects the liver from these viral infections.
- Meningococcal Vaccine: Helps prevent bacterial meningitis, a severe infection of the brain and spinal cord.
- Pneumococcal Vaccine: Prevents infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can lead to pneumonia and other serious health issues.
- Travel Vaccines: We offer a variety of vaccines to protect against diseases specific to certain international travel destinations.
Our team can help you determine which vaccines are appropriate based on your age, health status, and lifestyle.
Stay Connected with Our Patient Portal
Managing your immunization records and appointments has never been easier. Through our Patient Portal, you can:
- Access your vaccination history
- Schedule appointments
- Communicate with our healthcare team
Stay on top of your health with secure access to all your important information. Access the Patient Portal here.