Vaccines
Flu & Tdap Vaccinations at NMHS
Many North Mississippi Medical Clinics offer walk-in vaccinations for Tdap and flu. Find a location near you or talk to your primary care provider.
Flu Shots
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. There are two types of influenza (flu) viruses: types A and B. These viruses are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Some people, such as people 65 years and older, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at higher risk of serious flu complications.
Why should people get vaccinated against flu?
The flu can affect people differently, but during typical flu seasons, millions of people get the flu, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized, and thousands to tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes. The flu can mean a few days of feeling bad, or it can result in a more serious illness. For some, influenza can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death.
An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the risk of getting the flu or any of its potentially serious complications. Vaccination is proven to have many benefits including reducing the risk of flu illness, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death. While some people who get a flu vaccine may still get sick with influenza, flu vaccination has been shown in several studies to reduce severity of illness.
Learn more about flu and the vaccine: About Flu | CDC
To make getting your flu vaccine convenient, several clinics accept walk-ins for flu vaccines.
You can also make an appointment for a flu shot with your primary care provider or visit any North Mississippi Urgent Care location. To find your nearest family or urgent care clinic, call 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375) or search for a location.
Tdap Vaccinations
All Mississippi students entering the seventh grade and all Alabama students entering the sixth grade are required to have a recent Tdap vaccination. These shots are available at some North Mississippi Medical Clinics and North Mississippi Health Services locations.
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccination provides protection against whooping cough (pertussis), a highly contagious disease that can be severe or fatal, especially in very young children. Infants who are too young to be vaccinated against pertussis must be protected by ensuring that adolescents and adults around them cannot carry the disease.
The following are frequently asked questions about this vaccination:
To make an appointment for a Tdap vaccine, call the clinic directly or call 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375) Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Other Recommended Vaccines for Adults
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for everyone over the age of 12, unless they have a medical condition that prevents them from getting the vaccine.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia vaccines are recommended for
- all adults age 65 or older
- individuals age 2-64 with certain medical conditions
- adults age 19-64 who smoke cigarettes
Shingles
Adults age 50 and older should receive the two-dose series of the shingles vaccine. The doses are scheduled two to six months apart.
Talk to your primary care provider about these immunizations or call 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375) Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
The Desk is our free community and provider information service. Our call center specialists can help you book appointments and answer your questions about NMHS programs and services. Available 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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