Your immune system is your body's defense against infections. Vaccines play a critical role by training your immune system to recognize and fight harmful viruses and bacteria before they cause illness. Maintaining up-to-date immunizations is essential for long-term health and community well-being.
Amy's Pharmacy provides a full range of immunization services to keep you and your family protected. Amy administers flu, COVID-19, Tdap, Pneumococcal, and RSV vaccines, plus the complete immigration vaccine slate including IPV, Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varivax, with travel-health consultations available.
Walk-in vaccines, no appointment needed, administered by Amy herself.
Personalized review of your vaccination history in English, Arabic, Spanish, or French.
Travel vaccine consultations available, with 4 to 6 weeks advance scheduling recommended.
We provide a range of CDC-recommended vaccines, plus the full immigration vaccine slate, to keep you healthy year-round. See below for options available at Amy's Pharmacy in Arleta, CA.
Flu strains change every year, which is why an annual flu shot is your best defense. We offer current-season influenza vaccines that protect against the strains expected to circulate. For our patients aged 65 and older, a high-dose option is available, formulated with more antigen to prompt a stronger immune response and help reduce the risk of flu-related complications.
The inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) protects against polio, a serious disease that can cause paralysis. IPV is part of the standard childhood immunization schedule and is also required for many U.S. immigration medical exams. We administer IPV for adults and children who need to complete or update their polio vaccination, including those preparing for an adjustment-of-status appointment.
Guard yourself against pneumococcal pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections with a CDC-recommended pneumococcal vaccine. The CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for all adults 65 years or older, and for adults aged 19 to 64 with certain risk factors such as diabetes, chronic heart or lung disease, or smoking. Amy can help determine which option is right for you.
The hepatitis B vaccine protects against a serious liver infection that can cause long-term liver damage. The CDC recommends hepatitis B vaccination for all infants, unvaccinated children, and adults aged 19 to 59, plus older adults at increased risk. It is also part of the standard immigration vaccine slate. Amy can review your records and administer the appropriate dose.
Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against three serious bacterial diseases: Tetanus (which enters the body through cuts), Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). It is crucial for adults to receive a Tdap or Td booster every 10 years. It is especially important for prospective parents, grandparents, and caregivers to help prevent passing whooping cough to newborns who are too young to be vaccinated.
Stay protected against current COVID-19 variants with the updated CDC-recommended vaccines available at Amy's Pharmacy. The CDC recommends an updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Amy can help you decide on the right schedule for boosters, including additional doses for those who are immunocompromised or at higher risk.
Abrysvo helps protect adults 60 and older, and pregnant women during weeks 32 to 36, against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV can cause serious lower-respiratory illness, especially in older adults and infants. Talk to Amy about whether Abrysvo is right for you or to schedule the maternal dose during your pregnancy.
Planning a family trip to Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, or further abroad? Our travel-health consultations review your destination, your itinerary, and your existing immunization history to recommend the right vaccines and prophylaxis. We recommend scheduling your consultation 4 to 6 weeks before departure to allow time for vaccine series and full protection before you travel.
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, three highly contagious viral diseases. The CDC recommends two doses for children and one or two doses for adults who lack evidence of immunity. MMR is also a required vaccine for U.S. immigration medical exams, school enrollment, and many travel destinations. Amy can review your records and administer the right dose for you.
Varivax protects against varicella, the virus that causes chickenpox. The CDC recommends two doses for all children, adolescents, and adults who have not had chickenpox or been previously vaccinated. Varivax is also a required vaccine for U.S. immigration medical exams and school enrollment. Amy can confirm your immunity status and administer the right dose.