Why Vaccination Is Important for Adults?
Vaccination isn’t just for children. Vaccines are safe and protect you and those around you from vaccine-preventable diseases. As we get older, the protection we had from previous vaccination can decrease for some diseases. Getting another dose (called a booster) can increase our immunity to provide the best protection. There are also diseases that are more common in adults, even healthy adults. This is why additional vaccines are needed as we get older.
Vaccines for adults
Adults should discuss the type and number of vaccines they need with a healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may ask questions about your medical history, including:
- what vaccines you had in the past
- if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- your type of work
- if you have upcoming travel
Adults may need a vaccine for the following vaccine-preventable diseases:
- chicken pox (varicella)
- diphtheria
- hepatitis A
- hepatitis B
- meningococcal
- mumps
- pneumococcal
- polio
- rubella
- shingles
- tetanus
- whooping cough (pertussis)
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