Adult Vaccines
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Children are not the only ones who need to be immunized. As you age, many vaccines wear off and your immune system doesn't function as well as it used to. Immunizations are able to help your body fight off diseases and prevent you from spreading them. Below, you'll find the recommended vaccines for each different stage of adulthood. This is just a general list; you may need different vaccines than what are listed (based on your lifestyle, work, travel, and health conditions). Make sure you talk with your healthcare provider about what vaccines you personally need!
Adults 19 to 26 Years Old
The recommended vaccines for this group include:
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine (often recommended in the months of October through May, but can be administered through June)
- Td or Tdap Vaccine (to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
- HPV Vaccine
Talk with your healthcare provider at your next appointment to determine what vaccines you may need.
Adults over 60 Years Old
The recommended vaccines for this group include:
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine (often recommended in the months of October through May, but can be administered through June)
- Zoster Vaccine (to protect against shingles)
- Td or Tdap vaccine (to protecta against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
As a person ages, their immune system weakens, placing them at a higher risk for some diseases. Talk with your healthcare provider at your next appointment to determine what vaccines you may need.
Adults with Health Conditions
The recommended vaccines for this group include:
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine (often recommended in the months of October through May, but can be administered through June)
- Td or Tdap Vaccine (to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
Talk with your healthcare provider at your next appointment to determine what vaccines are recommended for you based on your health status, lifestyle, and age.
Pregnant Women
The recommended vaccines for this group include:
- Td or Tdap Vaccine (to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) - this vaccine is recommended between 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine (often recommended in the months of October through May, but can be administered through June)
Talk with your ob-gyn or other healthcare provider at your next appointment to determine what vaccines are recommended to help protect you and your baby.
Healthcare Professionals
The recommended vaccines for this group include:
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine
- MMR Vaccine
- Varicella Vaccine
- Tdap Vaccine
- Meningococcal Vaccine
CDC Resources
- Adult Vaccination Schedule
- Adult Vaccination Schedule (Spanish Version)
- Vaccine Information for Adults
- Seasonal Flu Vaccination
- Td Vaccine (tetanus and diphtheria)
- Tdap Vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
- HPV Vaccine
- Zoster (shingles) Vaccine
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- MMR Vaccine
- Varicella Vaccine
- Meningococcal Vaccine