Vaccine Information for Adults
You never outgrow the need for vaccines. The specific immunizations you need as an adult are determined by factors such as your age, lifestyle, high-risk conditions, type and locations of travel, and previous immunizations. Throughout your adult life, you need immunizations to get and maintain protection against: flu, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, shingles, pneumococcal, HPV, etc.
For Healthcare Professionals
Access the recommended adult vaccination schedule by age group and in multiple formats including a download for your PDA. Review vaccines indicated for adults based on medical and other indications. Download print materials and tools to promote preventive care among adults in your care and to help improve adult vaccination rates.
See also:
Adult vaccine-preventable DISEASES and the VACCINES that prevent them:
Diphtheria | Hepatitis A | Hepatitis B | HPV | Flu | Measles | Meningococcal | Mumps | Pertussis | Pneumococcal | Rubella (German Measles) | Shingles | Tetanus | Varicella (Chickenpox)
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