Immunizations

Protecting you and your loved ones from communicable diseases often means staying up to date with vaccinations. At Aspire Health and Wellness in Dysart, Iowa, advanced registered nurse practitioner Jamie Barnett, ARNP, offers immunizations based on your family’s needs and preferences. Schedule an appointment with Jaime by phone or request one online today.

What are immunizations?

Immunizations, also called vaccinations or vaccines, are injections (or sometimes mists you can breathe in) containing weakened or inactivated germs, mRNA, or other ingredients that stimulate your body’s ability to produce protective antibodies against specific illnesses and diseases.

These preventive medicine treatments reduce the risk of becoming sick or experiencing severe symptoms.

Which diseases do immunizations protect against?

Immunizations available at Aspire Health and Wellness can protect you and your loved ones against the following:

• Diphtheria
• Varicella (chicken pox)
• Shingles
• Rotavirus
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
• Polio
• Tetanus
• Dengue
• COVID-19
• Influenza (the flu)
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Pertussis (whooping cough)
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Pneumococcal disease
• Meningococcal disease

Immunization schedule guidelines are based on a patient’s age and risk factors. Jamie can discuss this with you and determine which will be a match for you or your children.

What should I expect when receiving immunizations?

The process of receiving immunizations is simple and fast. You breathe in a mist or receive an injection through a tiny needle. Though the injections can cause a slight pinching sensation, this lasts just a second.

It’s common, particularly among children, to receive more than one vaccine during their visit. But this is entirely up to you. Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization schedule or work with Jamie to create a personalized vaccine plan. Tell her about any allergies you have or might have.

What happens after receiving immunizations?

Some immunizations cause temporary side effects, including redness or tenderness at the injection site, fatigue, a low-grade fever, congestion, or other mild flu-like symptoms. However, no downtime is needed after vaccinations, so you can get back to your routine right away.

How often should I receive immunizations?

Some immunizations, like the flu vaccine, are encouraged yearly to offer you the most protection against the latest variants of the virus. Others require a series of injections spaced over time.

Jamie lets you know which vaccines you or your child needs and when to schedule them. Some schools, daycare centers, camps, and jobs require specific vaccinations for participation.

Schedule immunizations at Aspire Health and Wellness by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.