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Here is what you need to know if you are
18 years or older
Vaccinations
for adults: you're never too old for
shots.
Word
to the wise: immunize for good adult health
At a glance: The following immunizations
are needed by adults
Hepatitis
B - adults at risk
Influenza
(flu)
Measles-Mumps-Rubella
(MMR) - for those not having had as children
Pneumococcal
vaccine - age 65 and older or at risk
Tetanus-Diphtheria
(td) - every 10 years
Varicella
(chicken pox) - if not received as a child
Vaccinations needed for special groups
By the time you are an adult, you should be immunized
against the following diseases. If you were never immunized as a
child, talk to your health care professional about getting immunized
now against the following diseases. Here
is the schedule
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When you are 50
and older or have a chronic health condition, you should talk
to your health professional about having:
An influenza (flu) immunization
every year (needs to be done every year to be effective) |
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When you are 65 and older or
have a chronic health condition, you should talk to your health
professional about having:
An
influenza (flu) immunization every year (Medicare pays for
flu shots for all those on Part B) |
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A
pneumococcal immunization at least once at age 65.
Medicare pays for both of these immunizations |
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If you are a health
care or public safety worker
An influenza (flu) immunization every year
Check to see if you should be immunized against
Hepatitis
A and B |
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To learn what immunizations
are needed by adults, click
here |
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For information on where to get an immunization talk to
your health care professional or
find a site near
you
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