Vaccines
Vaccines available at MRFTT
HPV
HPV-Human Papilloma Virus is a virus that can be contracted through sexual contact or skin
to skin contact and HPV is the virus responsible for causing certain cancers including cervical cancer, penile cancer, anal cancer and some mouth and throat cancers. These cancers have been shown to occur in higher numbers among persons who are HIV infected.
Man and women up to the age of 45 years are encouraged to have the HPV vaccine which is now available at MRFTT clinic. The HPV vaccine protects women against cancer of the cervix and protects men against cancer of the penis. The 3-dose HPV vaccine is available to males and females at the MRFTT clinic and clients can discuss further with the vaccine nurse.
The MRFTT now has vaccinations available onsite. Please check at the clinic for the current schedule.
Pneumovax
This vaccine protects against the development of serious infections (e.g. pneumonia, meningitis) due to a certain bacteria called Streptococcus pnuemoniae. HIV positive clients are encouraged to be vaccinated for Pneumovax as their immuno-compromised condition may cause greater chance of developing these infections. Pneumovax vaccines are a single dose and available at MRFTT to clients.
Man and women up to the age of 45 years are encouraged to have the HPV vaccine which is now available at MRFTT clinic. The HPV vaccine protects women against cancer of the cervix and protects men against cancer of the penis. The 3-dose HPV vaccine is available to males and females at the MRFTT clinic and clients can discuss further with the vaccine nurse.
The MRFTT now has vaccinations available onsite. Please check at the clinic for the current schedule.
Hepatitis B
The Hepatitis B virus is acquired through blood and body fluids and can in the long term be responsible for liver disease including cancer of the liver.
A three-part vaccination, the Hepatitis B vaccine is available at the MRFTT and you can check with the vaccine nurse to see if you are eligible for Hepatitis B vaccination.
Flu
Every season the flu virus changes and as a result there is a different flu vaccine each season. Clients are encouraged to get the Flu vaccine as this can go a long way to maintaining health, preventing time lost from work and maintaining a good health status.
Available as a single dose, the MRFTT will give the seasonal Flu shots. Speak to the vaccine nurse for more information.
