Immunizations Across the LifespanAdultsAre your immunizations up-to-date? We never outgrow the need for protection against many communicable diseases. By the time we are adults, our immune system has fought many infections and developed protection. Getting a childhood disease like measles or mumps as an adult may have serious health consequences. Viruses, such as influenza, change over time and vaccines need to be updated yearly. Newer vaccines, now routinely given to children or teens, may not have been available to all adults when they were younger but could be beneficial now. Some of the protection from certain diseases may fade as we age so additional boosters may be necessary. The vaccines listed are recommended for adults. Talk to your healthcare provider about boosting your immunity with the following: Adults
If not already received in childhood/adolescence:
If high risk:
Recommended Immunizations to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy
Recommended Immunizations to Protect a NewbornThe following immunizations should be given to all caregivers of newborns to help protect newborns from diseases for which they are not yet able to receive immunizations. Caregivers include parents, grandparents, other family members, and daycare providers.
Recommended immunizations for adults over 65 years of age
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