Prevent Disease with Immunizations in MA & RI at Southcoast Health
Immunizations, or vaccinations, are injections of a weakened or killed virus to create an immunity against that organism. Vaccines are vital to staying healthy and preventing potentially deadly diseases.
Protect your health and that of others by receiving your immunizations in Fall River, New Bedford, Wareham, MA or a nearby area at Southcoast Health, as part of our wellness and prevention services. Find a doctor near you today.
We offer a number of immunizations, including:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV (human papillomavirus)
- DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
- Polio
- Rabies
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Hib (haemophilus influenza type b)
- Influenza or flu
- Shingles
- Rotavirus
- Yellow fever
Why Are Vaccines Important?
Immunizations can help protect your own health, as well as that of your loved ones, community and future generations. Vaccinations help to protect you from serious diseases, and help protect those who would be highly affected by the diseases, such as children and the elderly. Also, when most of a community is immunized, there is less opportunity for a disease to spread.
The physicians and staff at Southcoast Health offer vaccinations at many locations, including primary care and occupational health. Those without access to health care can visit our Southcoast Wellness Van at a location near you.
Southcoast Health provides immunization shots in Fall River, Dartmouth, New Bedford and Wareham, MA, as well as parts of Rhode Island.