As adults get older, their immune system will weaken, which will put them at a higher risk for specific diseases. Make sure to talk to your primary physician, to see which vaccinations are best for you, prior to getting a vaccination! (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022)
Below is a list of general vaccinations, that are recommended for older adults:
- Flu (Influenza vaccination)
- COVID – 19 vaccination
- Vaccinations to help protect against pneumonia
- Tetanus vaccination
- Diphtheria vaccination
- Pertussis vaccination
- Shingles vaccination
- Any travel vaccinations if you travel
(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d.)
Talk to your primary care provider BEFORE getting any type of vaccination.
Resources Utilized:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, March 30). What Vaccines are Recommended for You. Vaccine Information for Adults. Retrieved August 22, 2022, from https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/index.html
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Vaccinations and older adults. National Institute on Aging. Retrieved August 22, 2022, from https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/vaccinations-older-adults
