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Recommended immunizations for age 50+

Routine immunizations can keep
people safe and healthy. Certain
vaccinations can prevent diseases from
producing symptoms, while others can
lessen the duration of an illness or make
conditions less severe.
Vaccination schedules become a way
of life for parents to young children.
But vaccinations aren't just for kids,
and adults should keep tabs on their
immunization histories to ensure they're

up-to-date with vaccinations for their

particular age group and lifestyle.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention warns that the elderly are
more likely to die of a vaccine-preventable
disease than other age groups. The
immune system begins to decline as
we age, so the body can benefit from
the disease-fighting boost provided by
vaccinations. Individuals at any age
should discuss immunizations with

their doctors, but it's a particularly important

conversation for those age 50 and older.
Vaccine schedules and recommendations
may vary depending on where a person lives, but
the following immunization recommendations
are offered courtesy of the CDC.
Influenza: An annual flu shot can help
prevent the nearly 36,000 deaths that occur due
to flu each year in the United States. The flu vaccine is designed to combat the
current strain of flu, so it is recommended anytime between September to March,
which is the prime flu season. People age 50 and older should opt for the injection
rather than the nasal form of the vaccine.
Tdap: This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis
and is especially necessary for people who have close contact with young infants.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, can be passed on to youngsters and make them very
ill. If you've never received a Tdap vaccine, the CDC suggests getting it at least
once. Individual tetanus boosters should be received every 10 years.
Pneumococcal: Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the
pneumococcus bacteria. It can cause pneumonia, blood infection, ear infections,
and even bacterial meningitis. This vaccine is given to adults age 65 and older or
to younger adults at their physicians' discretion.
Hepatitis A: Individuals with medical, occupational or lifestyle conditions,
such as healthcare workers or people with chronic liver disease, may need a twodose series of the hepatitis A vaccine.
Adults who are avid travelers to various parts of the world that may bring
them in contact with animals or people who do not receive the same course of
immunizations may need additional vaccines. Speak with a doctor about which
immunizations are recommended before travel.

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