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8 Vaccines you need
after 50
Dr Aditya Agrawal suggests 8 vaccines which are important for adults over
50, to stay up-to-date with their immunisation
As we age, our immune system weakens, 2. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
making us more susceptible to various The flu is a highly contagious respiratory
diseases and illnesses. This is why it’s illness that can lead to serious
important for adults over 50 to stay up-to- complications, especially in older adults.
date with their immunizations. Vaccines Each year, the flu vaccine is updated to
not only protect us from potentially life- protect against the most common strains
threatening diseases, but they also help of the virus. It is recommended for adults
prevent the spread of these illnesses to over 50 to get the flu vaccine annually to
others. In this article, we will discuss 8 lower their risk of getting the flu and its
vaccines that are recommended for adults complications.
over 50.
1. Shingles Vaccine 3. Pneumococcal Vaccine
Shingles is a painful rash that is caused Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial
by the same virus that causes chickenpox. infection that can cause serious illnesses
As we age, our risk of developing shingles such as pneumonia, meningitis, and
increases. The shingles vaccine, also blood infections. The risk of developing
known as the herpes zoster vaccine, can pneumococcal disease increases as we age,
greatly reduce your chances of getting and it can be life-threatening for those
shingles and the severity of the symptoms over 50. The pneumococcal vaccine is
if you do get it. It is recommended for recommended for all adults over 50, and
adults over 50, even if you have had it is especially important for those with
shingles before. chronic health conditions.
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