Vaccines - Immunizations
Some people call them immunizations. Others call them vaccinations or shots. Whatever you call them, immunizations are one of the best weapons we have against a number of serious diseases.
The patient is responsible for verifying coverage for vaccinations and all administration fees with their insurance company prior to receiving immunizations. The patient accepts responsibility for any and all charges not covered by their insurance.
- 2012 MnVFC Program Update: if your child is under-insured, you may be responsible for the cost of their vaccines if you choose to get them at a private clinic such as AALFA. Contact your insurance company to determine your benefits.
Find a Public Health Clinic - (MDH website)
Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program (MnVFC) - (MDH website)
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) Who should get it? Contraindications? Dosing schedules? Possible reactions?
- If you have questions about the vaccine(s) your child received, or is scheduled to receive at their next well child visit, ask your doctor for the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS). You can also view and print VIS here (CDC website): CDC - VIS
Well Child Visits & Immunization Schedules
- Immunization Schedule - (MDH website): Find out which vaccines are recommended for your child's age. Parents often wish to follow an adjusted immunization schedule for their child - talk to your doctor about staying on track with immunizations.
- Not sure when to bring your child in for their well visits? Click here to view our Well Child Check Schedule and Immunization Recommendations.
Travel Vaccines
Traveling out of the country? Be sure you are up-to-date on your regular immunizations. You may need a physical exam and additional vaccinations depending on your destination. We do not offer immunizations for specific international travel destinations. Your doctor would be happy to see you for any physical examination you require, and to assess readiness for travel. Read more...
Specific travel shots are administered at local Travel Health Clinics. (MDH website)
General Information
- Immunization Basics - (MDH website): Tips for keeping track of immunizations, answers to common questions, guidelines for vaccines for women during pregnancy, and other helpful information.
- Diseases Prevented by Vaccines - (MDH website): Vaccines are invaluable for preventing these serious and life-threatening diseases.
- Meningococcal Vaccine - (MDH website): What parents and college students need to know about meningococcal disease, meningitis, and how to prevent it.
- HPV Vaccine Information for Patients
The human papilloma virus (HPV) causes cervical cancer and genital warts and is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. HPV is spread through sexual contact which includes, but is not limited to, sexual intercourse. Recently, a vaccine to prevent the four most common types of HPV was approved by the FDA.
AALFA Family Clinic maintains that the best way to avoid an infection with HPV is to abstain from sexual relations before marriage and to remain faithful if married. But because more than 50% of men and women are infected with HPV at sometime in their lives, exposure to the virus is possible even in a monogamous relationship (due to a spouse's possible prior exposure to HPV). HPV vaccine may prevent the disease from occurring.
DISCLAIMER:
As you explore our website you will find links to various external websites which provide additional medical information, medication guidelines, and other helpful resources. AALFA is not responsible for the content of those websites, and does not assume that their content will adhere to the same values practiced in our clinic.
