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Adult Wellness Vaccinations
Adult wellness vaccinations are immunizations recommended for adults to protect against various infectious diseases. These vaccinations are crucial for maintaining health, preventing the spread of diseases, and reducing the risk of complications from infections. Here are some key adult wellness vaccinations:
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine:
- Who needs it: Everyone aged 6 months and older, annually.
- Why: Protects against seasonal influenza, which can cause severe illness, especially in older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine:
- Who needs it: Adults who have never received Tdap, pregnant women during each pregnancy, and a Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster every 10 years.
- Why: Protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough), which can be serious or life-threatening.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine:
- Who needs it: Adults born in 1957 or later who have not been vaccinated or do not have immunity.
- Why: Protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, which can lead to complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and birth defects.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine:
- Who needs it: Adults up to age 26 who have not been vaccinated. Some adults aged 27-45 may also benefit based on individual risk.
- Why: Protects against HPV, which can cause cervical, anal, and other cancers, as well as genital warts.
Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine:
- Who needs it: Adults who have never had chickenpox or received the vaccine.
- Why: Protects against chickenpox, which can cause severe illness and complications, especially in adults.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine:
- Who needs it: Adults aged 50 and older.
- Why: Protects against shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which can lead to long-term pain (postherpetic neuralgia).
Pneumococcal Vaccines (Pneumovax 23 and Prevnar 13):
- Who needs it: Adults 65 and older, and younger adults with certain health conditions.
- Why: Protects against pneumococcal disease, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.
Hepatitis A and B Vaccines:
- Who needs it: Adults at risk for hepatitis A or B, such as travelers to certain countries, people with chronic liver disease, and healthcare workers.
- Why: Protects against hepatitis A and B viruses, which can cause serious liver disease.
Meningococcal Vaccines:
- Who needs it: Adults at risk, such as college students, military recruits, and travelers to certain areas.
- Why: Protects against meningococcal disease, which can cause meningitis and bloodstream infections.
