VACCINATIONS & SERVICES
At TMVC we offer a full range of occupational health vaccinations and services — including a Workplace Flu Program and TB skin testing — that will help protect your employees against infectious diseases.
Get shots for hepatitis A, influenza, mumps, measles, rubella, rabies, Td and TdaP and more at any of our 17 convenient province-wide locations.
WHAT ABOUT TESTS AND EXAMS?
Absolutely. We offer a wide range of tests including TB skin testing, rabies & hep B tests, pulmonary function testing (PFT), pulse oximetry, Puretone Audiometry and chest X-rays.
Our doctors also provide pre-placement and periodic medical exams, altitude risk assessments, clearance, and fitness to work assessments.
ONSITE MEDICALS
Can’t come to our office? No problem. We offer medicals and assessments, including blood draws if needed, at your location by one of our visiting doctors.
For groups of 10 or more, our medical staff are happy to provide onsite shots at a time and place that’s convenient for you.
OCCUPATIONAL VACCINES
Hepatitis A
WHAT IS IT?
A virus that infects the liver.
HOW DO I GET IT?
From foods and drinks that have been handled by people that carry the virus.
WHAT HAPPENS?
Hepatitis A varies in severity from a flu-like illness to requiring hospitalization.
It is rarely fatal.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
There is no treatment for hepatitis A.
Vaccination is safe and effective at preventing hepatitis A.
Influenza
WHAT IS IT?
A virus that infects the respiratory system.
HOW DO I GET IT?
Through droplets spread by people who are infected.
WHAT HAPPENS?
Symptoms vary but at its worst, it can be fatal.
This is especially true for younger children and the elderly, or people with other medical problems.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
There is no effective drug treatment.
Vaccination is the best prevention.
Mumps Measles and Rubella ( MMR )
WHAT IS IT ?
Mumps, measles and rubella are distinct viruses
HOW DO I GET IT?
From being around people that have these viruses
These people may not be displaying symptoms at the time
WHAT HAPPENS?
People can become very sick from these diseases
Complications include meningitis, pneumonia and infertility
Some can even be fatal
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
There are no treatments
However vaccination is an effective prevention for these diseases
The vaccine is always combined for these diseases
If you didn’t have them in your childhood you should get 2 shots of MMR to complete immunity
Rabies
WHAT IS IT?
Rabies is a virus, a Lyssavirus.
HOW DO I GET IT?
90% of human infections are from infected dog bites.
WHAT HAPPENS?
The virus causes fever, headache, vomiting, and infects the nervous system and brain leading to involuntary muscle movement and a fear of water and sometimes air.
There is an incubation period before symptoms start, which can be from days to months, sometimes years.
It is 100% fatal once symptoms begin.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Treatment for rabies is available after a bite but can be hard to find in remote areas or developing countries.
Rabies vaccination is available.
Treatment after a bite is still required however it is much less complicated and easier to find.
Tetanus Diphtheria (Td)
WHAT IS IT ?
Tetanus is a toxin produced by a bacteria that lives in soil
Diphtheria is caused by a bacteria that infects the respiratory system
It produces a toxin that can affect the heart, skin and nervous system
HOW DO I GET THESE DISEASES?
Tetanus: From cuts that get dirt in them. Eg: falling off a motorbike and getting ‘road rash’
Diphtheria: From being around other people who carry the disease
WHAT HAPPENS?
Tetanus: Can cause severe muscle spasms and admission to intensive care is often required
Symptoms can last for weeks
Without proper care it can be fatal
Diphtheria: Can be treated with antitoxin and antibiotics
Untreated it can be fatal
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Vaccination is an effective prevention for both tetanus and diphtheria
A booster should be given every 10 years
Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis/Whooping Cough (TdaP)
WHAT IS IT?
Tetanus is a toxin produced by a bacteria that lives in soil.
Diphtheria is caused by a bacteria that infects the respiratory system.
Pertussis is a type of bacteria that causes whooping cough.
HOW DO I GET THESE DISEASES?
Tetanus: From cuts that get dirt in them. Eg: falling off a motorbike and getting ‘road rash’.
Diphtheria: From being around other people who carry the disease.
Pertussis: Droplets spread from people who have the disease.
WHAT HAPPENS?
Tetanus: Can cause severe muscle spasms and admission to intensive care is often required.
Symptoms can last for weeks.
Without proper care, it can be fatal.
Diphtheria: Can be treated with antitoxin and antibiotics.
Untreated it can be fatal.
Pertussis: Fever, malaise, and a barking cough which can last weeks.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Vaccination is an effective prevention for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
A booster should be given every 10 years.
Chickenpox (Varicella)
WHAT IS IT?
Varicella is a virus that causes the disease chicken pox It never leaves the body and can re-activate to cause shingles.
HOW DO I GET IT?
From other people who have it.
WHAT HAPPENS?
It causes fever, malaise, and a blistering rash The disease can cause neurological complications like encephalitis (an inflammation of a part of the brain) resulting in stroke-like symptoms.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
In the event of an infection, drug therapy can be taken to limit the disease. Immunization is the only prevention.
TB SKIN TESTING
TB skin testing is mandatory if you’re starting certain school programs or new jobs. We’ll schedule 2 easy appointments 48-72 hours apart and you’re good to go. LEARN MORE
GOOD TO KNOW PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET A FLU SHOT WHEN THERE’S A CLINIC IN THEIR WORKPLACE
WORKPLACE FLU PROGRAM
Every year TMVC vaccinates more than 20,000 employees at our flu clinics. These shots are up to 90% effective and reduce time off for sick days by up to 45%. LEARN MORE
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