Vaccination Shots in Sugar Land, Texas

Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and pertussis are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

• Diphtheria causes a thick covering in the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure and even death.
• Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to “locking” of the jaw so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in up to two out of 10 cases.
• Pertussis (whooping cough) causes coughing spells so bad that it is hard for infants to eat, drink or breathe. For other babies, pertussis causes them to stop breathing and turn blue. These spells can last for weeks and lead to pneumonia, seizures, brain damage and death.

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool of people with hepatitis A. It is usually spread by close personal contact and sometimes by eating food or drinking water containing HAV. A person who has hepatitis A can easily pass the disease to others within the same household.

Hepatitis B is a serious infection that affects the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus.

• In 2009, about 38,000 people became infected with hepatitis B.
• Each year, about 2,000 to 4,000 people die in the United States from cirrhosis or liver cancer caused by hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B is a serious infection that affects the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus.

• In 2009, about 38,000 people became infected with hepatitis B.
• Each year, about 2,000 to 4,000 people die in the United States from cirrhosis or liver cancer caused by hepatitis B.

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. More than half of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at some time in their lives. About 80 million Americans are currently infected, and about six million more get infected each year. HPV is usually spread through sexual contact.

FLUAD is a next-generation flu shot for your generation. Flu protection for people aged 65+.

FLULAVAL QUADRIVALENT is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses contained in the vaccine. FLULAVAL QUADRIVALENT is approved for use in persons aged 6 months and older.

Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a serious infection caused by a virus. It occurs mainly in rural parts of Asia. JE virus spreads through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It cannot spread directly from person to person. The risk of JE is very low for most travelers, but it is higher for people living or traveling for long periods in areas where the disease is common.
**Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is available by request only. Please contact your local RediClinic. We will make arrangements to have the vaccine available upon your visit.

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a serious infection caused by a virus. It occurs mainly in rural parts of Asia. JE virus spreads through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It cannot spread directly from person to person. The risk of JE is very low for most travelers, but it is higher for people living or traveling for long periods in areas where the disease is common.
**Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is available by request only. Please contact your local RediClinic. We will make arrangements to have the vaccine available upon your visit.

Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children ages two through 18 years old in the United States. Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and the spinal cord.

Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children two through 18 years old in the United States. Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and the spinal cord.

• Infants younger than one year old
• Adolescents and young adults 16 through 23 years old
• People with certain medical conditions that affect the immune system

Pneumococcal disease is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable illness and death in the United States. Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but seniors and children are at greater risk than others.

Pneumococcal pneumonia can be a serious disease and becomes more common beginning at age 50. It’s a bacterial illness caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a type of bacteria that can be carried every day in the throats of healthy people.

Polio is a disease caused by a virus. It enters the body through the mouth. Usually it does not cause serious illness. But sometimes it causes paralysis and can cause meningitis (irritation of the lining of the brain). It can be fatal if the respiratory muscles are paralyzed. Polio used to be very common in the United States. It paralyzed and killed thousands of people a year before a vaccine was introduced.

Shingrix provides strong protection against shingles and PHN. Two doses of Shingrix is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles and PHN. Protection stays above 85% for at least the first four years after you get vaccinated.

Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis can be very serious diseases.

• Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness, usually all over the body. It can lead to tightening of muscles in the head and neck so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow, or sometimes even breathe. Tetanus kills about one out of five people who are infected.
• Diphtheria can cause a thick coating to cover the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death.
• Pertussis (whooping cough) causes severe coughing spells which can lead to difficulty breathing, vomiting, and disturbed sleep. It can lead to weight loss, incontinence, rib fractures and passing out from violent coughing. Up to two in 100 adolescents and five in 100 adults with pertussis are hospitalized or have complications, including pneumonia and death.

Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis can be very serious diseases.

• Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness, usually all over the body. It can lead to tightening of muscles in the head and neck so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow, or sometimes even breathe. Tetanus kills about one out of five people who are infected.
• Diphtheria can cause a thick coating to cover the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death.
• Pertussis (whooping cough) causes severe coughing spells which can lead to difficulty breathing, vomiting, and disturbed sleep. It can lead to weight loss, incontinence, rib fractures and passing out from violent coughing. Up to two in 100 adolescents and five in 100 adults with pertussis are hospitalized or have complications, including pneumonia and death.

Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis can be very serious diseases.

• Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness, usually all over the body. It can lead to tightening of muscles in the head and neck so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow, or sometimes even breathe. Tetanus kills about one out of five people who are infected.
• Diphtheria can cause a thick coating to cover the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death.
• Pertussis (whooping cough) causes severe coughing spells which can lead to difficulty breathing, vomiting, and disturbed sleep. It can lead to weight loss, incontinence, rib fractures and passing out from violent coughing. Up to two in 100 adolescents and five in 100 adults with pertussis are hospitalized or have complications, including pneumonia and death.

Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis can be very serious diseases.

• Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness, usually all over the body. It can lead to tightening of muscles in the head and neck so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow, or sometimes even breathe. Tetanus kills about one out of five people who are infected.
• Diphtheria can cause a thick coating to cover the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death.
• Pertussis (whooping cough) causes severe coughing spells which can lead to difficulty breathing, vomiting, and disturbed sleep. It can lead to weight loss, incontinence, rib fractures and passing out from violent coughing. Up to two in 100 adolescents and five in 100 adults with pertussis are hospitalized or have complications, including pneumonia and death.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a type of bacteria that usually affects the lungs, but can occur in any part of the body. It is spread through the air from one person to another when a person with TB coughs, sneezes, speaks or sings. Not everyone infected with TB becomes sick. Symptoms of TB include a cough that last three weeks or longer, pain in the chest, coughing up blood or sputum, weakness or tiredness, weight loss, lack of appetite, chills, fever and sweating at night.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a type of bacteria that usually affects the lungs, but can occur in any part of the body. It is spread through the air from one person to another when a person with TB coughs, sneezes, speaks or sings. Not everyone infected with TB becomes sick. Symptoms of TB include a cough that last three weeks or longer, pain in the chest, coughing up blood or sputum, weakness or tiredness, weight loss, lack of appetite, chills, fever and sweating at night.

Typhoid (typhoid fever) is a serious disease. It is caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi. Typhoid causes a high fever, fatigue, weakness, stomach pains, headache, loss of appetite and sometimes a rash. If it is not treated, it can kill up to 30% of people who get it. Some people who get typhoid become “carriers” who can spread the disease to others. Generally, people get typhoid from contaminated food or water.

Typhoid (typhoid fever) is a serious disease. It is caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi. Typhoid causes a high fever, fatigue, weakness, stomach pains, headache, loss of appetite and sometimes a rash. If it is not treated, it can kill up to 30% of people who get it. Some people who get typhoid become “carriers” who can spread the disease to others. Generally, people get typhoid from contaminated food or water.

The chickenpox vaccine can prevent chickenpox. Most people who get the vaccine will not get chickenpox. But if someone who has been vaccinated does get chickenpox, it is usually very mild. They will have fewer blisters, are less likely to have a fever and will recover faster.

Yellow fever is a serious disease caused by the yellow fever virus. It is found in certain parts of Africa and South America. Yellow fever is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It cannot be spread from person to person by direct contact.