Immunization is critical for disease prevention. Vaccination protects you and your loved ones. The primary goal of Vagiakos Pharmacy is to keep you and your loved ones up to date on recommended vaccines.
What exactly is vaccination?
Vaccines are a simple and safe way to protect yourself from potentially fatal diseases. They are typically administered via injection and work by assisting your immune system in developing natural defenses (antibodies) against a disease. So if you get sick, you’ll already be protected by antibodies.
Why are vaccinations necessary?
Vaccinations are a fast, effective, and risk-free way to protect yourself from diseases that can be harmful to your health. Vaccines not only protect you, but they also keep you from spreading disease to others, limiting disease spread and protecting the community.
What vaccines are available at Vagiakos Pharmac?
At your neighborhood community pharmacy, we provide a variety of vaccinations, including:
- Flu
- Measles/Mumps/Erythema
- Pneumococcus
- Herpes
- HPV
- Travel vaccinations
You can make an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccination at our Pharmacy.
How do vaccines work?
When your body fights an infection, your immune system produces antibodies that are capable of killing the infection. Vaccines aid in this process. Each vaccine will include trace amounts of weakened or inactive bacteria or viruses that cause the disease. This is not enough to cause the disease, but it is enough to cause your body to produce antibodies that will kill it. Your immune system remembers these antibodies, providing you with disease immunity.
Are vaccinations safe?
Vaccines are safe for the vast majority of people to use. All vaccines are subjected to extensive clinical testing before they are approved for use, and scientists constantly monitor vaccine safety during use. It is among the most secure medical treatments available. Vaccines, like any other medication, can cause side effects in some people. However, these side effects are usually minor and temporary. For example, you could get a fever or feel pain in the arm where the vaccine was injected. Vaccinations rarely cause serious or permanent side effects.