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Immunizations

18 N. Eustis St.Eustis, FL. 32726
(352)357-1668

HPV Vaccine

The HPV vaccine is recommended for 11-12 year-old girls, and can be given to girls as young as 9. The vaccine is also recommended for 13-26 year-old girls/women who have not yet received or completed the vaccine series.

HPV Vaccine Questions and Answers

Immunizations Available

  • Hepatitis A: Two doses of the vaccine, given at least 6 months apart are needed.
  • Hepatitis B: Full immunization requires 3 doses of the vaccine over a 6 month period. Usually the first 2 doses are given 1 month apart, and the third dose 5 months after the second.
  • Varicella (Chicken pox): Two doses of the vaccine between 4 and 8 weeks apart are needed for anyone over 13 years of age.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella):
  • Pneumonia vaccine: recommend 1 dose after age 45, and 1 dose after age 65.
  • Influenza vaccine: Recommend annual immunization
  • Meningococcal vaccine: (Meningitis)
  • Td (Tetanus diphtheria): Recommend 1 dose every 10 years
  • Tuberculin Skin Testing: (Mantoux)

In addition to vaccination, the probability of contracting respiratory infections can be reduced by following a few simple steps:

  • Cleaning hands often with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand cleanser
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Stay home when you are sick and keep sick children home
  • Avoid close contact with people who are ill
  • Do not share eating utensils, drinking glasses, towels or other personal items
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze

Additional Immunization Information

Traveler’s Health Automated Information Line:
Toll free information about ordering Yellow Book, International Certificates of Vaccination, and recorded messages on travel related health topics.

1-877-FYI-TRIP
1-877-394-8747

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