Adults need vaccinations too
Vaccinations aren't only for kids. In fact, CNN has a list of seven vaccinations adults need to seriously consider. For instance, you may have been vaccinated for whooping cough as a child, but experts say the bacterial infection is back, due to immunity of those vaccinated in the 70s wearing off. Doctors are recommending a booster for adults.Other shots you might want to talk to your doctor about:
- chicken pox, if you've never had the illness
- shingles, approved for people over 60, but may be given to people over 50
- MMR, especially if you were born between 1957 and 1967
- traveler's diseases if you're taking a trip (influenza, typhoid, meningitis, and yellow fever, for instance)
- hepatitis B
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-07-2008 @ 1:18PM
Nova11 said...
I would think that the vaccine for chicken pox and shingles would be the same....since shingles is a milder form of chicken pox. :D
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5-07-2008 @ 1:19PM
Bethany Sanders said...
Yep, I might think that too, Nova, but they are different. People who have had the chicken pox are at risk of developing shingles, therefore, the vaccine. The chicken pox vaccine is for those who never had chicken pox as a child.
5-07-2008 @ 1:45PM
Nova11 said...
Ah...i see. Thanks! This post sparked my interest because my twin 3 year old sons just went through chicken pox a few weeks ago....we had opted not to get the vaccine. I had forgotten how nasty chicken pox could be!! Glad they are through it though...:D The Dr. even took pictures of their pox! I think its because of the vaccine, most doctors dont see cases of chicken pox anymore. He acted so shocked to see it....although it may be because one of my sons had it soooo so bad!
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5-07-2008 @ 9:58PM
Angela said...
When I was a kid, we got chicken pox when my brothers and I were in high school. It's really rough for teens and adults...chicken pox gets worse with age. :-(
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5-07-2008 @ 10:12PM
Carol said...
Read a lot lately encouraging vaccinations. I and my husband (age 61) couldn't find a clinic or doctor who did them, or pharmacies that carried them. We had to travel 120 mi to a "travel clinic" paying a total of $436 for 3 each - not covered by insurance! There's a lot of talk, but little accessibility.
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