It is not necessary to make an appointment, but check to make sure that Chuck will be in the store at the time you would like to come in for your vaccination! Chuck is normally at the store in the morning on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and during the afternoon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Shingles
Protect yourself from shingles Get vaccinated! Anyone who has ever had chickenpox can get shingles. You are more likely to develop shingles as you get older.
Shingles is a painful disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It is also called zoster. Shingles usually includes a painful rash with blisters that can occur anywhere on your body, even the face and eyes. The main symptom of shingles is severe pain. Some people have compared it with the pain of childbirth or kidney stones.
Meningococcal (Meningitis)
Meningococcal disease is serious...Make sure your child is protected! Vaccination is the best way to prevent meningitis.
Meningococcal disease can be a life-threatening illness. It is caused by bacteria that can infect the blood, brain, and spinal cord. People often call it meningitis. Meningococcus bacteria are spread through upper respiratory droplets, like saliva (kissing, living in close quarters). You can catch meningitis from a person who looks healthy.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a serious disease...Make sure your child is protected! Vaccination is the best way to protect your child from HPV infection. The vaccine is most effective if given before a person becomes sexually active.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. HPV can lead to cervical cancer in women, as well as other oral and genital (sex organ) cancers in men and women. HPV also causes genital warts. HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer in the U.S.
Pneumococcal
Pneumococcal disease is serious... Make sure your child is protected! You can protect your child from pneumococcal disease with vaccination.
Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria that can lead to serious infections in the lungs (pneumonia), blood, and brain (meningitis). You can catch pneumococcal bacteria from an infected person who coughs or sneezes around you.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
You can protect yourself (and others) by getting vaccinated.
Whooping cough is a serious disease caused by bacteria. It is called whooping cough because of the “whoop” heard when a person who has it gasps for breath. Whooping cough is also known as pertussis. Whooping cough is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. It is very contagious.