Vaccine-preventable diseases cause significant illness, hospitalization, pain, disability, and death in the United States, particularly when it comes to older adults. Older adults are disproportionately affected by these diseases.
The Alliance for Aging Research has created a group of free resources to help educate about how vaccines serve as an important step in protecting our health. Please see them below.
To learn more about vaccines and older adults visit the CDC's vaccine information pages : http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
http://www.agingresearch.org/vaccines?gclid=CjwKEAiA0pDBBRCFtoPyguTh8AUSJADNWeuxzAbaaYR0gNKpfAv5zJB9ZA28UdODx6YJlv-BeMOMhBoC0kvw_wcB
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You may need one or more vaccines, even if you received vaccines as a child or as a younger adult. Ask your doctor which ones are right for you. Vaccines recommended for older adults can prevent:
- Influenza (Flu)
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Pneumococcal disease (Pneumonia)
http://www.vaccines.gov/who_and_when/seniors/
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