Measles

Some people do need to be vaccinated for measles as adults. Recent measles outbreaks have caused people to wonder whether they are protected by shots they had as children. “Measles vaccines became available in 1963. If you got the standard two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine after 1967, you should be protected against the measles for life.” However, if you did not receive both doses or if you were born before 1957, you might need another measles shot.

Shingles

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. The virus is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you’ve had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus can reappear as shingles.

According to the CDC, “Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. Your risk of shingles increases as you grow older. Additionally, over 60 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations occur in people 65 years and older. “

Tdap

Most people were immunized against pertussis, tetanus and diphtheria as kids. However the CDC recommends that every adult, “get the Tdap vaccine once if they did not receive it as an adolescent to protect against pertussis (whooping cough), and then a Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10 years. In addition, women should get the Tdap vaccine each time they are pregnant, preferably at 27 through 36 weeks.”

Other common adult vaccinations include HPV, influenza, meningitis and Pneumococcal vaccines. However, this is not an exhaustive list. Please see your medical provider at Zion Urgent Care for your own personal recommendations. Call or text us at 832.447.6454, and remember, you don’t need to make an appointment!

What is Considered an Urgent Medical Condition?

Some examples include:

• Accidents and falls
• Cuts that don’t involve much blood but might need stitches
• Breathing difficulties, such as mild to moderate asthma
• Diagnostic services, including X-rays and laboratory tests
• Eye irritation and redness
• Fever or flu
• Minor broken bones and fractures in fingers or toes
• Moderate back problems
• Severe sore throat or cough
• Skin rashes and infections
• Sprains and strains
• Strep, STD and pregnancy tests
• Urinary tract infections
• Vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration

Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership-based healthcare model that gives patients continuous access to their provider for a low monthly fee. Patient fees cover extended visits, some clinical, lab and consultative services, care coordination, and comprehensive care management.

Walk-in Clinic

In addition, Zion provides non-urgent care. Call or text 832.447.6454 to schedule a time for vaccinations, sports physicals, annual exams, in-office labs (strep, pregnancy, flu) and much more.
Zion Urgent Care Katy, Texas

Above all, Zion Urgent Care is Katy’s newest clinic and offers short wait times, compassionate and affordable care and full service primary care. We are here to serve the Katy, TX community, working with schools, the chamber of commerce and other organizations to keep our patients healthy. Contact us today at 832.447.6454 and visit our website to learn more about how we focus on a mind/body/spirit approach to health care.