General Vaccination
General Vaccination for Adults and Children
At Samcare Clinic, we provide a comprehensive range of essential vaccinations for both children and adults. These vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect against preventable diseases, support long-term immunity, and promote community health.
General Vaccination for Adults and Children
At Samcare Clinic, we provide a comprehensive range of essential vaccinations for both children and adults. These vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect against preventable diseases, support long-term immunity, and promote community health.
1. Typhoid Vaccine
Vaccine Names: Typhim Vi (injectable), Vivotif (oral) Illness: Typhoid fever (can lead to sepsis, intestinal perforation) Target Group: Food handlers, travelers to high-risk areas Doses/Interval: Single dose every 3 years Pathogen: Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi
2. Hepatitis A & B Vaccine
Vaccine Names: Havrix (Hep A), Engerix-B (Hep B), Twinrix (combo A+B) Illness: Liver inflammation, jaundice, liver failure (Hep B chronic) Target Group: Travelers, food handlers, healthcare workers, infants Doses/Interval:
- Hep A: 2 doses (6–12 months apart)
Hep A: 2 doses (6–12 months apart)
- Hep B: 3 doses (0, 1, 6 months)
Hep B: 3 doses (0, 1, 6 months)
- Combo A+B: Follows Hep B schedule Pathogen: Hepatitis A & B viruses (HAV, HBV)
Combo A+B: Follows Hep B schedule Pathogen: Hepatitis A & B viruses (HAV, HBV)
3. HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine
Vaccine Name: Gardasil 9 (covers 9 HPV types) Illness: Cervical cancer, genital warts, anal/oral cancers Target Group: Boys & girls aged 9–26 (up to 45 years) Doses/Interval:
- Ages 9–14: 2 doses (0 & 6 months)
Ages 9–14: 2 doses (0 & 6 months)
- Ages 15–45: 3 doses (0, 1–2, 6 months) Pathogen: Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16, 18
Ages 15–45: 3 doses (0, 1–2, 6 months) Pathogen: Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16, 18
4. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Vaccine Names: Fluarix, VaxigripTetra Illness: Seasonal flu; may cause pneumonia, heart inflammation Target Group: Elderly, children, pregnant women, people with chronic illness Doses/Interval: 1 dose annually Pathogen: Influenza A & B viruses
5. Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
Vaccine Name: Varivax Illness: Chickenpox; may lead to shingles, encephalitis, skin infection Target Group: Children, unvaccinated adults, healthcare workers Doses/Interval: 2 doses (4–8 weeks apart) Pathogen: Varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
6. Pneumococcal Vaccine
Vaccine Names: Prevnar 13 (PCV13), Pneumovax 23 (PPSV23) Illness: Pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis Target Group:
- Children: Multi-dose schedule
Children: Multi-dose schedule
- Adults 65+ or with chronic illness: 1 dose (or per doctor’s advice) Pathogen: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Adults 65+ or with chronic illness: 1 dose (or per doctor’s advice) Pathogen: Streptococcus pneumoniae