Review your immunization history and ensure that you are current on the vaccines the CDC recommends for US adults:
Age 19+:
- Annual flu vaccine
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) booster every 10 years
- Chickenpox
Ages 19-55:
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Ages 60+:
- Zoster (shingles)
Ages 65+:
- Pneumococcal (pneumonia)
Additional vaccinations are recommended for those with health, job, or lifestyle risk factors. Talk to your doctor to see if you should receive these vaccines:
- Pneumococcal (pneumonia)
- Meningococcal
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
This article first appeared in the August 2013 edition of the HealthPerks newsletter.
