Flu Shots will be Available in Office after October 15
Teen, Adult and Travel Immunizations
MMR
Vaccine against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Individuals born before 1970 are considered immune to MMR, and do not need the vaccine
unless they have had an exposure
Individuals born after 1970 require two doses of the MMR vaccine to be immune.
Immunization 50+
SHINGRIX
PREVNAR 20
PREVNAR 20
Prevention against reactivation of the Chickenpox virus in nerve endings
Effective for at least 10 yrs
HAVING SHINGLES MAY BE ASSOSCIATED WITH AN INCREASED RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/2022/shingles-associated-increased-risks-cardiovascular-disease
https://www.shingrix.com/index.html
Ages 50+
You receive two Shingrix with a gap of 2-6 months between doses.
$180 each dose
PREVNAR 20
PREVNAR 20
PREVNAR 20
CONJUGATED VACCINE THAT PROTECTS against 20 SEROTYPES OF Pneumococcal disease
Has a more robust response than Pneumovax 23
PREVNAR 20
https://www.prevnar.ca/
Ages 50+
$140 single-shot vaccine
Now covered for Healthy individuals 65+ who have never had a Pneumococcal vaccination and individuals with immunocompromising conditions ot illness who have not been previously vaccinated with a pneumococcal vaccination
AREXVY
AREXVY
AREXVY
First Vaccination developed to protect against RSV pneumonitis
Recommended for Adults 65+ with 1 or more chronic health conditions
94% effective
Effective for at least 2 years
Cost $250
AREXVY
AREXVY
The vaccines listed are those available at ST Georges Medical clinic. Please ask for the DIN (drug identification number) as many of these will be covered by extended medical insurance.
Immunizations for Teens/Younger Adults
MENINGITIS B
MENINGITIS B
MENINGITIS B
Prevention against Meningitis B disease
49.5% of Meningitis cases in Canada are caused by Meningitis B
https://www.trumenba.ca
Adolescents and young adults 15-24
Two doses are recommended for healthy teens. You choose the date for the first dose and the second is 6 months after the first.
Meningitis B vaccination for 2 months to 25 years of age.
2 doses at least 2 months apart plus a booster dose if started as an infant
NIMENRIX
MENINGITIS B
MENINGITIS B
Prevention against Meningococcal Meningitis
Teens should receive a booster from the first one given in school at around 12 years of age.
A periodic booster is recommended every 5 years for people at high risk or those with ongoing risk of exposure.
GARDASIL
MENINGITIS B
GARDASIL
Prevention against cervical cancer and vaginal and perianal warts caused by HPV
Now covered for women/men who have not previously received this vaccination up to age 26 and for women post colposcopy for cervical dysplasia
under 21: 1 dose
21 + immunocompetent:2 doses, 0 6 mos
Immunocompromised, HIV, Cervical dysplasia :3 doses, 0, 2 6 months
Dose Schedule 0, 2 and 6 months
This vaccina is availble to those who wish to receive it over 27 yrs old
COST IS $180/VACCINE
2 doses required at 0 and 6 momnths
Travel Vaccines
TWINRIX
TWINRIX
TWINRIX
Prevention against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis A disease
https://www.twinrix.ca/en-ca/index.html
All ages
Standard Twinrix dosing is 3 vaccine doses over a span of 6 months.
You choose the date for the first dose. The second dose is 1 month after the first and the last dose is 6 months after the first.
A fourdose rapid schedule is also available for adults 19 years and older.
$80 each dose
HAVRIX
TWINRIX
TWINRIX
Prevention against Hepatitis A disease
Ages 1-18: Havrix Junior. Ages 18+: Havrix Adult
You choose the date for the first dose. The second dose is 6-12 months after the first.
$50 each dose Junior
$65 each dose Adult
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For more information on travel vaccines, please contact your local travel clinic.
St Georges Medical clinic only carries these 2 travel vaccines.
