As the seasons change so do the health challenges we face. We see a resurgence of infectious diseases like the flu as the weather cools in fall. Staying up-to-date with vaccinations is crucial for maintaining your health and keeping those around you healthy too. At the MSU Health Care Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive immunization services for numerous illnesses to help you stay protected year-round.

The Importance of Vaccinations

Vaccinations play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. They work by stimulating your immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens, like viruses and bacteria, without causing the disease itself.

Vaccines provide protection for yourself and those around you, by preventing the spread of an illness and ultimately preventing outbreaks. More vulnerable individuals such as infants, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems benefit greatly from this protection. When a significant portion of the population is vaccinated, it creates herd immunity.

Offered Vaccinations

At the MSU Health Care Pharmacy, we offer a wide range of vaccinations to help you stay protected against various infectious diseases. We provide vaccines for the following diseases:

• Influenza
• COVID-19
• Shingles
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus
• Pneumonia
• RSV

How to Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment at the MSU Health Care Pharmacy, you can visit our scheduling site. Vaccines are administered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Before you come into the office for your appointment, make sure you have downloaded and filled out the “Vaccine Consent Form.” You should fill out this form the same day you are planning to come into the pharmacy.

Current Recommendations for some vaccines

1. CDC recommended a second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for people 65 and older, severely immunocompromised.

   1. Given 6 months after the first dose administration.

2. CDC also recommended additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (3 or more) for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, with shared clinical decision making.
3. Age-based recommendations for adult pneumococcal vaccination lowered from 65 to 50 years of age and older.