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Contagious diseases can have serious consequences on your health. Getting routine immunizations at Sanford Internal Medicine helps protect you and those around you from long-term medical complications. The medical providers offer immunizations against diseases, like polio, tetanus, and the seasonal flu, to lower your risk of illness. Call the office in Sanford, Florida, to schedule an immunization consultation or book an appointment online today.
Immunizations protect you from contagious diseases that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening complications.
The immunizations you receive throughout childhood and adulthood introduce your body to a weakened or dead bacteria or virus. That helps your immune system prepare its defenses against the disease if you come into contact with it, so you can fight it more efficiently
While immunizations may not prevent you from getting the disease, they can significantly reduce the severity of your symptoms and lower your risk for other health complications.
Getting regular immunizations also protects those in your community that have a chronic disease or a weakened immune system and may not be able to receive certain vaccines.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends keeping up to date with immunizations for several contagious diseases. All immunizations undergo rigorous testing for effectiveness and safety before they are available for use.
Sanford Internal Medicine offers immunizations that protect against:
The providers also offer immunizations to prevent complications from the seasonal flu.
You receive several immunizations soon after birth when your immune system is still developing. Throughout childhood and adulthood, you should receive additional immunizations and boosters to keep you protected from contagious diseases.
You may need proof of your immunizations as part of your registration for school, employment, or other organized activities. If you plan to travel outside of the United States, you may need immunizations against diseases, like malaria and yellow fever, which are more common in other countries.
The providers at Sanford Internal Medicine review your medical history and current health to determine which immunizations you need. They can also provide resources that protect you from infection if you can’t receive immunizations due to allergies or other underlying health complications.