Vaccines & Preventable Diseases:
Vaccine-Preventable Adult Diseases
Vaccines aren't just for kids. Far too many adults become ill, are disabled, and die each year from diseases that could easily have been prevented by vaccines. Thus everyone from young adults to senior citizens can benefit from immunizations.
On this page:
Adult Vaccination Schedule
Take a few minutes to find out if you are at risk for any of the diseases listed below, and then discuss the Adult Vaccine Schedule with your healthcare provider.
Descriptions of Vaccine-preventable Diseases
The following is a list of diseases that can be prevented by immunization. Some immunizations are vital for most adults, especially senior citizens. Others are appropriate for only certain people.
Especially Serious Diseases for Adults age 65 or older:
Diphtheria | Influenza (flu) | Pneumococcus | Tetanus (lockjaw)
Short descriptions of vaccine-preventable child diseases:
- Diphtheria
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza
- Measles
- Meningococcal
- Mumps
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Pneumococcus
- Polio
- Rubella (German measles)
- Tetanus (lockjaw)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
This page last modified on June 24, 2009
Content last reviewed on May 11, 2009
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Content last reviewed on May 11, 2009
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases