Vaccinations, Immune Activation & Mental Health: The Metabolic Connection
Vaccines and immune responses are powerful tools, but they also trigger inflammation that can affect the brain and mood, especially in those with existing metabolic vulnerabilities, autoimmune tendencies, or prior trauma.
At Calderon Medicine Concierge Mental Health, I help patients understand the complex relationship between immune activation, chronic inflammation, and mental health. Whether navigating post-vaccination symptoms, long-term effects of infections, or optimizing immune resilience, I use a metabolic psychiatry approach to address root causes rather than just symptoms.
As a combat veteran PA-C with years in emergency medicine and trauma care, I’ve seen firsthand how the immune system and nervous system are deeply interconnected. Many of my patients are veterans and first responders whose mental health has been impacted by intense immune challenges.
Virtual consultations available across all of Florida. Same-week appointments. Direct access to your provider.
Veterans & First Responders: 20% off your first concierge metabolic evaluation.
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CDC's Vaccines and Immunizations
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Graphical proof that vaccines work (with sources) displays the incidence of each vaccine-preventable disease in each state before and after the introduction of the vaccine.
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Vaccines.gov
It’s normal to have questions about vaccines. Vaccines.gov works with scientists and doctors to answer your questions and provide the information you need to get vaccinated.