Vaccinations
Vaccination are undoubtably one of the greatest and most medical advances in history.They have allowed us to eradicate a number of once widespread and deadly diseases. At Total Access MD, we help you and your family stay safe and healthy by administering a wide range of vaccines for all age groups. Visit our clinic Clinica Hispana Pasadena in Pasadena Tx or call us to get your vaccinations or to learn more.
Vaccines FAQ
What are vaccines?
Vaccines allow your body to create a defence system against the viruses that cause diseases. They are very effective at preventing diseases from spreading. Vaccines prevent diseases by giving your body a small dose of the virus or bacteria that causes the disease. This tells your body to start making weapons called antibodies which will help protect you if you are ever exposed to the real disease.
At Total Access MD we offer vaccinations for
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MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
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DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis)
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Meningitis vaccine
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Hep B vaccine
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Tetanus toxoid
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Varicella
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Flu vaccine
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TB testing
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Covid vaccine
Are vaccines safe? What are the side effects?
Vaccines are one of the impactful and most important health interventions ever invented. They have saved more lives than any other medical advancement in history. While many people worry about the truth behind vaccines and what adverse effects they can cause, these concerns are misplaced. Vaccines are perfectly safe and have undergone extensive testing before being released to the public.
Most people who get vaccines have no side effects, but you can develop side effects after vaccinations, such as pain or swelling at the injection site, body aches and pains, or fever following certain vaccinations. Vaccine side effects, are typically mild and go away in a few days.
When should I get vaccinated?
If you have questions about vaccines, then connect with us at any time. The family doctors and nurses at Total Access MD, Pasadena will review your vaccination history and guide you on how you and your family can stay up to date on everything, from the yearly flu shot, booster doses to childhood vaccines. As per the CDC guidelines most childhood vaccines are administered during the first 15 months.