Vaccinations
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Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care
Primary Care, Walk-in Clinic and Urgent Care in Frisco, TX
Receiving your recommended vaccinations is one of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of serious illness. At Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care, the doctors offer vaccinations to people of all ages. Whether it’s time for your seasonal flu shot or you’re preparing to travel overseas, don’t wait to book a visit. To make an appointment at the practice in Frisco, Texas, call the office or request one online today.
Vaccinations Q&A
What are vaccinations?
Vaccinations train your body’s immune system to identify and destroy potentially harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. When a vaccine enters your body, it encourages the production of antibodies –– proteins that fight off infection.
The more people who receive vaccinations, the better. When a population achieves herd immunity, it’s much more difficult for a harmful pathogen to sicken the most vulnerable people.
What are the types of vaccinations?
Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care separates vaccinations into three categories:
Pediatric vaccines
Pediatric vaccines are for infants, children, and teens. Some of the most common pediatric vaccines include measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), the polio vaccine, and diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP).
Adult vaccines
Adult vaccines are for people who are 18 and older. Some of the most common adult vaccines include the seasonal flu shot, the COVID-19 vaccine, and the shingles vaccine.
Travel vaccines
Travel vaccines are for people traveling to particular areas of the world. Certain countries, especially those in tropical regions, present the risk of illnesses like yellow fever, cholera, and typhoid. Travel vaccines can protect you while you’re away and reduce the risk of getting sick.
What vaccinations can I get?
Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care offers a variety of vaccinations, including:
- Chickenpox
- Flu shot
- Tetanus
- COVID-19 (Pfizer and Moderna)
- Hepatitis A & B
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Meningitis
- Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
- Pneumonia
- Rotavirus
For travel vaccines, contact the office for an updated list.
Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care also offers skin tests for tuberculosis.
Are vaccinations safe?
Vaccinations are safe and usually well-tolerated. Before releasing a vaccine to the general public, it undergoes extensive testing and review by regulatory bodies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Following a vaccine, you might experience mild side effects like swelling, soreness at the injection site, or a low-grade fever. These issues should resolve within 24-48 hours.
What vaccinations do I need?
The type of vaccinations you need depends on your age, current health, and medical history. Following an in-office exam, Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care can make recommendations that align with your needs.
To receive vaccinations, make an appointment at Prime Choice Family Clinic & Urgent Care by calling the office or requesting one online today.
