- Adult Immunizations
- Diptheria Immunization Information
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Hepatitis A Immunization Information
- Hepatitis B Immunization Information
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Immunization Information
- Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) Immunization Information
- Influenza Immunization Information - Flu
- Measles Immunization Information
- Meningococcal Immunization Information
- Mumps Immunization Information
- Pertussis (whooping cough) Immunization Information
- Pneumococcus Immunization Information
- Polio Immunization Information
- Rubella - German Measles Immunization Information
- Tetanus (Lockjaw) Immunization Information
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) Immunization Information
- Children's Immunizations
- Flu Shot Clinics
- Pneumonia Immunizations
- Shingles Immunizations
- Travel Immunizations
- Allergy Testing
- Lab Testing
- Wellness Screening
- Education
School - Zap the Flu
Mollen Immunization Clinics has developed a comprehensive school influenza immunization program called "Zap the Flu at School". This School Based Immunization Program has been designed to assist schools and communities in implementing the recommendations of both the Advisory Committees on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for influenza vaccination in school districts across the country.
Nursing Jobs
RN, LPN and LVN nurses needed for flu shot clinics and wellness programs. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Requires accurate patient documentation and consent form completion. Reliable transportation is a must. If you are interested in any part-time or full-time seasonal positions with us, please register here.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Immunization Information
Description
Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV).
Symptoms
Pain, itching or tingling of the skin which is followed by a painful skin rash of blister-like lesions, usually localized to a small area on one side of the body, and often the face or trunk. Other symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and upset stomach.
Complications
Extreme pain and very rarely a shingles infection can lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis) or death.
Transmission
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) is a reactivation of the VZV virus and this condition is not spread through sneezing, coughing or casual contact. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles. However shingles is more common in people 50 years old or older, people who have medical conditions that keep the immune system from working properly, or people who receive immunosuppressive drugs.
Vaccine
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) vaccine (Zostavax) can prevent this disease.
As an adult, do I need it?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends a single dose of the shingles (Herpes Zoster) vaccine for adults 60 years old or older. Recommendations made by the ACIP will be reviewed by the Director of CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Recommendations become official when published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Vaccine Information Statement
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Fact Sheet English (pdf)
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Fact Sheet Spanish (pdf)
