Being the mom of 5 happy and healthy children is something that I am extremely grateful for.  Right before the older kids went back to school a few weeks ago, they all made a trip to our family doctor for their physicals and to make sure they were all current on their vaccinations. Libby was the only one who didn’t have to get a vaccine, Zack managed to escape with just one while poor Alexander had to get 4 including a Hepatitis vaccine.

As a mom, I feel that it is my job to make sure my kids are safe and protected against things that can harm them, including illness, and with all of the germs they come into contact with at school, making sure they are up to date on vaccinations is important to me.  

Although my kids are my top priority, I know that mine and my husband’s health is also very important and that is why we make sure that we are up to date on our vaccinations as well.

With flu season right around the corner, we all have an appointment with our doctor next month for our flu shots when the little dude goes in for his 2 month checkup….a family who gets vaccinated together stays healthy together. Thankfully we all see the same doctor and we can do this all in one trip.

Unfortunately, there are other adults out there who don’t have access to a doctor and think that for this reason they can’t get vaccinated.  During a recent trip to Walgreens to grab a few sale items I learned that Walgreens offers adult immunizations in their clinics.  

With no appointment needed, you can walk right in and get not only a flu shot but other vaccines such as pneumonia, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis A & B and more!

Our local Walgreens has a nice little vaccine corner by the pharmacy where their immunization-trained pharmacists administer vaccines.

 

After talking with the pharmacist on the immunizations they provide, I learned that from now until October 14th, 2013 for every person who receives a flu shot or other immunization at Walgreens, they will give a life saving caccine to a child in a developing country through their ‘Get A Shot. Give A Shot.’ campaign.  With this partnership, up to 3 million vaccines will be provided to a child in need to protect them against life threatening diseases like measles and polio.

 

You can learn more about Walgreens and the Shot@Life program and find out how you can help a child in need and give them a shot at happiness and a healthy life by visiting their website.  Getting adult vaccinations is easy to do at Walgreens!  Check out more pictures from our trip to Walgreens on Google +.

No appointment is needed for immunizations but you are welcome to schedule one before your visit and you can do it easily online. 

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