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Vaccinations

Vaccinations are used to prevent a number of infections, conditions, and diseases, including chickenpox, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HPV, meningitis, pneumonia, ear infections, rabies, typhoid, rotavirus, flu, and shingles. They work to build immunity and protection in the body.

Why are vaccinations prescribed?

  1. Bacterial Infection (28%)
  2. Typhoid (14%)
  3. Measles (10%)
  4. Hepatitis B (9%)
  5. Yellow Fever (6%)
  6. Shingles (5%)
  7. COVID-19 (5%)
  8. Polio (5%)
  9. HPV (4%)
  10. Chickenpox (4%)

Key takeaways

Vaccinations are used to prevent illenesses such as influenza, measles, and hepatitis B. Vaccines work by stimulating your immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens (germs), providing immunity without causing the illness itself. Vaccines commonly come in injectable forms. Examples include the diphtheria/ tetanus / pertussis vaccine (Boostrix, Adacel), the measles / mumps / rubella vaccine (MMR II, Priorix), and the influenza vaccine (Fluzone, Flucelvax, FluMist). Your healthcare team can help make sure you're up to date with all recommended vaccinations.

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Boostrix

as low as$52
DIPHTHERIA; TETANUS; PERTUSSIS VACCINE reduces the risk of diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough). It does not treat diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis. It is still possible to get diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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MMR

as low as$97
The MMR vaccine (M-M-R II) protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. It is recommended that children receive two doses, at 12 - 15 months, and at 4 - 6 years. Adults may also be vaccinated. The vaccine is very effective—for example, one dose is estimated to be 93% effective at preventing measles, with two doses at 97%.
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Vivotif

as low as$116
TYPHOID VACCINE reduces the risk of typhoid fever. It does not treat typhoid fever. It is still possible to get typhoid fever after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Ipol

as low as$49
POLIOVIRUS VACCINE reduces the risk of poliovirus (polio). It does not treat polio. It is still possible to get polio after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Typhim VI

as low as$143
TYPHOID VACCINE reduces the risk of typhoid fever. It does not treat typhoid fever. It is still possible to get typhoid fever after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Heplisav-B

as low as$156
HEPATITIS B VACCINE reduces the risk of hepatitis B. It does not treat hepatitis B. It is still possible to get hepatitis B after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Yf-Vax

as low as$205
YELLOW FEVER VACCINE reduces the risk of yellow fever. It does not treat yellow fever. It is still possible to get yellow fever after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Shingrix

as low as$212
Shingrix (zoster vaccine recombinant) is a vaccination used for the prevention of shingles. It is available as a single dose vial. There are currently no generic alternatives to Shingrix. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.
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Acam2000

as low as$6
SMALLPOX VACCINE reduces the risk of smallpox. It does not treat smallpox. It is still possible to get smallpox after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Janssen

as low as$9
The COVID-19 vaccine is an mRNA vaccine used to treat the novel coronavirus. It works by helping your body create an antibody response. The Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
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Acthib

as low as$18
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B VACCINE reduces the risk of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). It does not treat Hib. It is still possible to get Hib after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Hiberix

as low as$18
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B VACCINE reduces the risk of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). It does not treat Hib. It is still possible to get Hib after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Fluarix

as low as$24
Fluarix is part of the Vaccinations class and treats Flu Vaccination. Vaccinations are used to prevent a number of infections, conditions, and diseases, including chickenpox, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HPV, meningitis, pneumonia, ear infections, rabies, typhoid, rotavirus, flu, and shingles. They work to build immunity and protection in the body. Fluarix is only available as a brand name drug.
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Fluzone

as low as$25
INFLUENZA VACCINE reduces the risk of the influenza (flu). It does not treat influenza. It is still possible to get influenza after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Afluria

as low as$26
INFLUENZA VACCINE reduces the risk of the influenza (flu). It does not treat influenza. It is still possible to get influenza after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Flumist

as low as$30
Flumist is part of the Vaccinations class and treats Flu Vaccination. Vaccinations are used to prevent a number of infections, conditions, and diseases, including chickenpox, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HPV, meningitis, pneumonia, ear infections, rabies, typhoid, rotavirus, flu, and shingles. They work to build immunity and protection in the body. Flumist is only available as a brand name drug.
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Flumist Quadrivalent

as low as$34
FluMist Quadrivalent is a vaccine used to treat the flu. It is a quadrivalent flu shot, which means that it protects against four flu strains. FluMist Quadrivalent is less popular than comparable drugs. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Infanrix

as low as$34
DIPHTHERIA; TETANUS; PERTUSSIS VACCINE reduces the risk of diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough). It does not treat diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis. It is still possible to get diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Daptacel

as low as$35
DIPHTHERIA; TETANUS; PERTUSSIS VACCINE reduces the risk of diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough). It does not treat diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis. It is still possible to get diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Flucelvax

as low as$37
Flucelvax Quadrivalent is a vaccine used to treat the flu. It is a quadrivalent flu shot, which means that it protects against four flu strains. Flucelvax is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Tdvax

as low as$38
TETANUS; DIPHTHERIA VACCINE reduces the risk of tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria. It does not treat tetanus or diphtheria. It is still possible to get tetanus or diphtheria after receiving the vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Pedvaxhib

as low as$40
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B VACCINE reduces the risk of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). It does not treat Hib. It is still possible to get Hib after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Flublok

as low as$42
INFLUENZA VACCINE reduces the risk of the influenza (flu). It does not treat influenza. It is still possible to get influenza after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Flulaval

as low as$43
INFLUENZA VACCINE reduces the risk of the influenza (flu). It does not treat influenza. It is still possible to get influenza after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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Tenivac

as low as$44
TETANUS; DIPHTHERIA VACCINE reduces the risk of tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria. It does not treat tetanus or diphtheria. It is still possible to get tetanus or diphtheria after receiving the vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.
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