Immunizations
Vaccines help your body to build immunity against certain illnesses by introducing weakened or killed viruses or germs into your body. In other words, vaccines train and program your immune system to fight any future exposure to illness. When you’re immunized, your body makes and stores antibodies that fight harmful and disease-causing viruses.
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There are many types of vaccines, and you may need to receive several doses of a particular vaccine before you’re fully immunized against a specific illness.
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Are you in Burr Ridge, La Grange, Hinsdale, Chicago, and looking for a facility that offers immunizations near you? Visit Dr. Sayyed today. We offer a comprehensive range of vaccinations to keep you safe against disease. Our doctor will break down the necessary information regarding every vaccine during your appointment.
Types of Vaccines
Here at Dr. Sayyed, we offer different types of vaccines, including vaccines for:
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Chickenpox
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Polio
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Tetanus
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Measles
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Influenza
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Mumps
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Meningitis
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Whooping Cough, or pertussis
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Rotavirus
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Rubella
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Hepatitis B
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Diphtheria
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
The type of vaccine that you receive at our facility is dependent on your age, lifestyle, legal requirements, and health condition, among other factors. For example, children need the polio vaccine, while adults only need a booster dose if they’re traveling a part of the world where polio is still prevalent.
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Our doctor in Burr Ridge, La Grange, Hinsdale, Chicago, may recommend getting several vaccines at once or coming in for multiple visits depending on your unique situation.
Why Should You Get Immunized?
You should get immunized because vaccines are among the most robust defenses against serious diseases, including life-threatening ones. Being up-to-date with your vaccines protects you against disease. It also protects the people you interact with daily, including your loved ones.
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In Illinois, state law mandates certain immunizations for various categories of people. Illinois legally requires children, health care workers, and anybody enrolled in child care, school, or college to get certain vaccines before they can be allowed into these spaces.
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For instance, children enrolled in school need to show proof that they have received immunization against mumps and rubella.
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Our doctor in Burr Ridge, La Grange, Hinsdale, Chicago, will inform you of all the vaccines that you need to get during your appointment.