Immunizations should be available from family doctors and internists. Additionally, your city or county health department or local hospital may hold clinics to administer these vaccines. The costs may vary depending on insurance coverage. Check with your doctor or clinic and your health insurance for exact rates. Remember, both the influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia shots are paid for by Medicare.
Vaccines are among the safest medicines available.
Some common side effects are a sore arm or low fever. Although other more serious reactions may occur on rare occasions, the benefits from immunizations far outweigh the risks and problems associated with natural infections. Contact your doctor or the public health department as early as possible to check on the immunizations you may need. Vaccines against certain diseases such as hepatitis A, yellow fever and typhoid fever are recommended for different countries. The time required to complete the immunizations will depend on whether you need one booster dose or a vaccine series.