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Hepatitis A is spread by contaminated food and water. It affects the liver and can cause jaundice, stomach discomfort, vomiting and diarrhea.

Ideally, the Hepatitis A Vaccine should be administered at least 1 month before travel. For lasting protection, a 2nd dose is recommended 6 months after the first dose in adults.

You cannot get Hepatitis A from this vaccine.

Hepatitis B is spread by contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person. It affects the liver and can cause jaundice, stomach discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea and fatigue. Once contracting Hepatitis B, some people develop a chronic carrier state that does not go away and can lead to cancer or liver failure.

Ideally, the Hepatitis B Vaccine should be administered at least 1 month before travel. For lasting protection, a 2nd dose is recommended 1 month after the 1st dose and a 3rd dose is recommended 6 months after the 1st dose in adults.

You cannot get Hepatitis B from this vaccine.

Hepatitis A is spread by contaminated food and water. It affects the liver and can cause jaundice, stomach discomfort, vomiting and diarrhea.

Hepatitis B is spread by contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person. It affects the liver and can cause jaundice, stomach discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea and fatigue. Hepatitis B can cause a chronic illness that can lead to cancer or liver failure.

Ideally, the Hepatitis A & B Vaccine should be administered at least 1 month before travel. For lasting protection, a 2nd dose is recommended 1 month after the 1st dose and a 3rd dose is recommended 6 months after the 1st dose in adults.

You cannot get Hepatitis A or Hepatitis B from this vaccine.

HPV is spread by sexual contact. HPV can lead to genital warts and anal cancer in men and women as well as cervical cancer in women.

For lasting protection, a 2nd dose is recommended 1-2 months after the 1st dose and a 3rd dose is recommended 6 months after the 1st dose.

Accesa Health uses the Gardasil HPV Vaccine which protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.

Influenza, also known as the flu, is spread by droplets from coughing or sneezing. Influenza causes high fevers, headache and body aches, fatigue and can lead to pneumonia.

The Influenza Vaccine should be received every year because the strains change from year to year.

Japanese Encephalitis is spread by infected mosquitoes primarily in parts of rural Asia. It can cause fevers, seizures and a coma. One in four people who get this disease die.

The Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is recommended for people who plan to spend time in rural parts of Asia (primarily for more than 1 month. For lasting protection, a 2nd dose is recommended 1 month after the 1st dose in adults.

Malaria is a parasitic infection transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito. Malaria can cause anemia, chills, fevers, and body aches, liver failure and death. These symptoms primarily occur because of the destruction of red blood cells caused by this infection. Because resistance patterns to malaria medicine vary around the world and because different medications can cause serious side effects in patients with other medical problems, it is important to get a malaria prescription from someone who is knowledgable about travel medicine and current travel advisories.

Malaria medications are taken prior to, during, and after a trip to an at risk area. With any vaccination, a malaria consultation and prescription at Accesa Health costs $40. By itself, the price is $80. The actual medications range in price from $10 to hundreds of dollars, depending on the medication.

Measles, or Rubeola, can cause a rash, cough, fever, and more serious neurological illnesses. Mumps can cause a fever, headaches, swollen glands, and serious neurological illnesses. Rubella can cause a rash, fever, and arthritis.

For lasting protection, a 2nd dose is recommended 1 month after the 1st dose in adults.

Meningococcal disease typically affects people in close quarters (e.g. college dormitories, military) as well as people with a weakened immune system. Meningococcal disease causes a serious neurological illness that can cause seizures, limb loss, deafness, and death.

The Meningococcal Vaccine is typically given once to adults although it is occasionally repeated after 5 years in certain patients.

Accesa Health uses an MCV4 form of the Meningococcal Vaccine.

Pneumococcal infections are spread through close contact and can cause pneumonia and severe neurological illnesses. The Pneumococcal vaccine protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. A Pneumococcal Vaccine booster is recommended in adults under the age of 65 who have a chronic medical illness as well as in adults over the age of 65.

Polio is transmitted orally and can cause paralysis. Although polio has almost been eradicated around the world, it does exist is some countries.

A Polio Vaccine booster is recommended in adults who have had their routine Polio Vaccines as children.

Rabies is transmitted by bites or scratches from infected animals. Initially, rabies does not cause any symptoms. However, it can progress to headaches, fatigue, and coma. It is usually fatal. Bats are the most common source of infection in the United States. Infected animals in or from other countries may also carry rabies.

Prior to an exposure, it is recommended to get Rabies Vaccines on Day 0, Day 7, and Day 21 or 28. After an exposure, it is recommended to get Rabies Vaccines on Day 0, Day 3, Day 7 and Day 14.

You cannot get rabies from the Accesa Rabies Vaccine.

Shingles is caused by a reactivation of the Varicella Zoster, or chickenpox, virus. Only people who have been exposed to the chickenpox virus can get shingles. Shingles can cause a rash, fevers, headaches and more severe neurological symptoms. Some people who get the shingles go on to develop a long-term, painful neurological syndrome called post-herpetic neuralgia. It is more common in people over the age of 50.

A single dose of shingles is recommended after the age of 50.

Tetanus is spread through wounds or scratches in the skin and can cause extremely painful muscle spasms and death. Diphtheria is spread by contact and causes a thick layer to be formed over the back of the throat which can lead to respiratory compromise and death.

It is recommended that adults get this vaccine every 5-10 years.

Tetanus is spread through wounds or scratches in the skin and can cause extremely painful muscle spasms and death. Diphtheria is spread by contact and causes a thick layer to be formed over the back of the throat which can lead to respiratory compromise and death. Pertussis, also known as the Whooping Cough, is spread by droplets and can result in a nagging cough. While adults generally tolerate the Whooping Cough relatively well, it can be extremely dangerous to pregnant women, small children, and immunocompromised adults.

Although typhoid fever is relatively rare in the US, it is prevalent around the world, particularly in areas where sewage decontamination is less advanced. Typhoid fever is spread through food and water contaminated by Salmonella typhi. The bacteria infects the body and lives in the blood and intestines. Infected individuals shed the bacteria in their feces. Typhoid fever can cause high fevers, stomach pain and a rash. Sometimes people may have minimal symptoms but are still contaminated with Salmonella typhi. Up to 1/3 of people who catch typhoid fever die from it.

The Typhoid Injection is composed of inactivated components and confers immunity for 2 years.

Varicella, or chickenpox, is transmitted through contact with infected individuals and generally causes a blistering rash, fevers, and fatigue. Rarely, it can cause a more life-threatening neurological illness.

Proof of Varicella immunity is usually required for people entering school or healthcare settings. For lasting protection, a 2nd dose is recommended 1 month after the 1st dose in adults.

Yellow Fever is transmitted through infected mosquitoes and can cause fever, jaundice, bleeding and death. The Yellow Fever Vaccine has been around for decades and is required for entry into countries in certain parts of Africa and South America. It provides protection for 10 years and a booster is recommended after that period of time.

The Yellow Fever Vaccination is currently approved for people 9 months of age and older. In addition to travelers, laboratory workers who deal with preparations of the vaccine strain should also be immunized.

Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is demonstrated by an International Certificate of Vaccination with an authorized Yellow Fever Provider stamp. Only certain facilities have completed the rigorous state requirements necessary to become an authorized Yellow Fever Vaccine provider. Accesa Health has official authorization from the State of California to provide this vaccine.