Immunization Clinic

 

Immunization Clinic: Our immunization program is not just for children.

We feel that everyone no matter what age should continue

to receive vaccines as suggested by the Center for Disease Control or

the State of North Carolina.  Stokes Family Health Center provides

educational/counseling regarding immunizations.  We provide patients

with vaccine information sheets before giving vaccines and also explain

contradictions or side effects of the vaccine. 

Also, we try to answer questions asked about vaccines. However, if we do not

provide specific vaccines, often needed for travel, we will advise you of local

facilities providing the vaccine.

It is important to keep a copy of Immunization Records for children as well

as adults.  Stokes Family Health Center follows the Recommended Childhood

Immunization Schedule provided by our State Immunization Program

The current schedule is found at the NC State Immunization Section Web Site.

New change in immunization rule: Effective January 1, 2008, the administrative

rule, 10A NCAC 41A.0401, has been changed, adding requirements for one

booster dose of Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) vaccine to be given to the

following age groups:

*All individuals attending public school who are entering the 6th grade

on or after August 1, 2008, if five years or more have passed since the last

dose of tetanus/diphtheria toxoid. 

*All individuals not attending public schools (i.e., private, home-school,

non-traditional schools) who are 12 years of age on or after August 1, 2008, if

five years or more have passed since the last dose of tetanus/diphtheria toxoid.

*Individuals enrolling in college or university for the first time on or after

July 1, 2008, if a tetanus/diphtheria toxoid or tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis

vaccine has not been administered within the past 10 years. 

  

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