VaccinationsÂ
Joy Internal Medicine offers a variety of vaccinations to safeguard your health. See our many options and their benefits.
Flu Shot
The flu (influenza) vaccine is recommended annually for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza virus infection.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.
Hepatitis B
The hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective and is usually given as 3-4 shots over a six month period.
MMR Vaccine
It is recommended that people get the MMR vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Varicella
The chickenpox(varicella) vaccine is a shot that can protect nearly anyone who receives the vaccine from catching chickenpox.
Tdap
The Tdap vaccine is recommended for protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis for adolescents and adults.