Vaccinations in Tucson
Routine Vaccines:
| Flu Vaccine (seasonal) | Current CDC guidelines recommend this vaccine for all patients. We use a dead, quadrivalent vaccine. |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TdAP) | Administered every five to ten years. A booster is given if you intend to become a father within the next year, or if you have children at home. |
| Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (Gardasil-9) | For patients age 26 and younger. This vaccine protects against a wide range of diseases, and is a standard vaccine for all men. This is a series of three inoculations. |
| Pneumococcal 23-Valent Vaccine (Pneumovax-23) | Current guidelines advise this vaccine for people with asthma, respiratory diseases, and certain immune diseases. |
| Meningococcal (Meningitis) Vaccine | For patients at age 14, and prior to starting college. It may also be recommended by a physician for certain patients in other higher-risk groups. |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine | Important for patients traveling to international destinations, especially Mexico. This is a series of two inoculations. |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | Typically a standard vaccine at birth in the United States, but we can provide this vaccine if you were not immunized, or if your immunization was ineffective. This is a series of three inoculations. |
| Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine (MMR) | Typically a standard vaccine at birth in the United States, but we can provide this vaccine if you were not immunized, or if your immunization was ineffective. This is a series two of inoculations. If you are unsure of your vaccine status, we urge you to find out, particularly if you plan to become a father. |
Vaccines Available Upon Request
Travel vaccines are not typically covered by insurance, but we urge you to check and see if your insurance plan covers some or all of the cost. We can typically arrange to have these vaccines available within two business days.
| Yellow Fever Vaccine | Men’s Vitality Center is a designated yellow fever vaccine provider, with special permission from the state of Arizona. |
| Typhoid Vaccine | Oral or injectable versions are available |
| Polio Vaccine | For international travel to specific destinations in the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent |