Receiving the flu shot is an effective method of reducing your risk of getting the flu. The shot can be given to anyone who requests it, since it can benefit most people. Tetanus is a bacterial disease that can be contracted through a cut or wound affecting the nervous system. Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that is spread by sneezing or coughing and can affect the tonsils, throat, nose, and skin. The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for people over age 65 or those with a weakened immune system.
Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by bacteria that invades the lungs.
One shot usually lasts a lifetime, but people over age 65 and those in the high risk group may need to be revaccinated every 5 years. The following well child care recommendations have been adopted by the primary care physicians in the Group Health network. Every other year Childhood immunizations are an effective intervention in preventing a variety of infections that can affect the young child. Group Health Cooperative supports prevention and early detection of disease and wants all of our member to be informed about the importance of preventive healthcare. Your provider may have already recommended more frequent visits, testing, and other treatment for specific conditions.