AFC Princess Anne Virginia Beach Routine Vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Routine Vaccinations At Your Convenience

Vaccinations are the best way to prevent serious, life-threatening health conditions. Routine immunizations protect against various forms of life-threatening diseases and infections. Behind on your vaccines or don’t know, no worries! AFC Urgent Care Princess Anne Virginia Beach provides available vaccinations on a walk-in basis, so you don’t need an appointment to be seen.
Some common vaccinations we offer at our urgent care center for ages 3+ include:

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP or Tdap)
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza (flu)

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis vaccine (DTaP or Tdap)

CDC recommends diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination for everyone. Babies are initially immunized before the age of 2. Young children need two booster shots to maintain that protection through early childhood. Preteens should get one shot of Tdap between the ages of 11 and 12 years to boost their immunity.

Pregnant women should get Tdap during the early part of the 3rd trimester of every pregnancy. By doing so, she helps protect her baby from whooping cough in the first few months of life. All adults who have never received one should get a shot of Tdap. Since immunity wears off, boosters are recommended every ten years.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death.
Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is especially recommended for adults living with diabetes and those at high risk for infection due to their jobs, lifestyle, living situations, or country of birth.

Influenza (flu) Vaccine

With rare exceptions, everyone six months of age and older should get the flu vaccine every season. Vaccination to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications is essential for people at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. Flu shots are appropriate for most people. Learn more on our Influenza (flu) vaccine page.

FAQs ABOUT VACCINES AND GETTING VACCINES AT AFC

Are there side effects to getting vaccines?

Everyone reacts differently to receiving a vaccine. For that reason, our team at AFC Urgent Care Princess Anne Virginia Beach will have you sit or lie down for about 15 minutes after you receive your vaccine to monitor your reaction.
Tell your doctor if you or your child:

• Feel dizzy
• Have vision changes
• Have ringing in the ears
• Severe pain in the shoulder and difficulty moving the arm where you received the vaccine, but it’s very rare
For more information on possible side effects, visit CDC’s Possible Side-effects from Vaccines webpage.

Where can I get these vaccines?

We know you’re busy, and penciling in time for a flu shot isn’t always easy. AFC Urgent Care Princess Anne Virginia Beach has flu vaccines and is ready to serve your family whenever you’re ready. Either call to make an appointment or just stop in whenever it’s convenient. You can walk in any time to get your vaccinations at AFC Urgent Care Princess Anne Virginia Beach.

How long does it take to get the vaccines?

AFC Urgent Care Princess Anne Virginia Beach has some of the shortest wait times around. After discussion with your provider about your vaccine history and determining which vaccine(s) you need, the vaccine itself is administered in just a few seconds! Most people find it’s over before they know it. You will have to wait at least 15 minutes following your vaccine to ensure you have no side effects.