We understand that you have many questions regarding vaccines that are available and what our providers recommend. Please read below for some information.
MMR Vaccine: Adults born prior to 1957 (68 or older) are presumed to be immune (health care workers are an exception- have to prove immunity) and don't need a vaccine nor, generally speaking, an MMR titer. Please note that should you choose to get a titer, you will likely have to pay the lab $142.
One dose is recommended to those born after 1957, assuming they don't have access to their vaccination records or lab proven immunity. Two doses would be recommended if they know (negative lab titer) they aren't immune.
The immunity provided by one vaccine is 93% and goes up to 97% with 2 doses. There is <5% chance of acquiring measles, but it is possible even fully vaccinated (called a breakthrough case)
Flu Vaccine: Please note that we currently only have regular dose flu shots available. If you require a high dose (for those who are 65+), please contact your pharmacy.
RSV Vaccine: We do recommend patients who are 75 years and older, or who are 60-74 years and are at increased risk of severe RSV disease, receive the RSV vaccine; however, we do not administer those in our office. Your local pharmacy should have those available.
Covid Vaccine: We also do recommend patients receive the newest Covid vaccine, especially if it has been over 4 months since your last Covid booster or 6 months from your last Covid infection. We are not administering these vaccines in our office - please contact your pharmacy.
To read Governor Katie Hobb's Executive Order regarding covid vaccines, please click here.
Governor Katie Hobbs' Executive Order regarding Covid-19 Vaccines
