Immunization Info for Adults
Immunizations protect you, your family, and your community.
- Immunizations save lives and prevent common but serious illnesses, diseases that are rare but still exist, and diseases common in other parts of the world.
- Make sure your immunizations are up-to-date, especially if you take care of children or the elderly.
- Vaccines are safe. Held to the highest safety standards by the Food and Drug Administration, vaccines must go through many tests before use. Serious side effects are very rare.
Protect yourself throughout life. Adults need immunizations too!
- Vaccine preventable diseases have no age limits – you can get them at any time in your life.
- Some diseases are more common in adults and may cause life threatening health problems.
- Vaccines are available that can protect adults against diseases like influenza (flu), herpes zoster (shingles), tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B.
Ask! It’s OK to have questions!
- Ask your doctor or nurse about recommended immunizations at any visit!
- Talk with your doctor, nurse, or clinic about your immunization questions.
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