Protection from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. Adults need to immunizations too, not just children. Below are what vaccines you need depending on your age, gender, health condition, and some other circumstances (According to the CDC):
- 19-26 Year old’s: You need to have the
seasonal flu vaccine every year, as well as your Td or Tdap vaccine (Tetanus,
diphtheria, and pertussis). You also need the HPV vaccine (protects against of
human papillomaviruses that causes cervical, anal, and other cancers). There may
be other vaccine shots that you need for your job or school requirements. For
example, this coming fall, it is required in many universities to have the
COVID-19 vaccine in order to live on campus. - 50 Years or older-
- You need to receive the shingles vaccine, which
protects against shingles and the complications that come with it. 1 in 3
Americans over 60 years old develop the shingles in their lifetime. - You also need the PPSV23 shot (Pneumococcal
polysaccharide vaccine), which protects against diseases like meningitis and
bloodstream infections. - You need the PCV13 shot (Pneumococcal conjugate
vaccine), which protects you against pneumococcal disease and pneumonia.
Pneumonia becomes more dangerous as you age, so it is imperative that you
receive this vaccine.
- You need to receive the shingles vaccine, which
- Adults with health conditions
- All adults need the flu shot
- Talk to your doctor about which vaccine shots
you should take depending on what health conditions you have.
- Pregnant Women
- If you are pregnant, you need two vaccines
during each pregnancy:- Tdap vaccine to help protect against the
whooping cough - Flu shot to help protect against influenzas
- Tdap vaccine to help protect against the
- You may need more vaccines. Talk to your doctor
about a specific plan for you and your pregnancy.
- If you are pregnant, you need two vaccines
- Healthcare Workers
- Flu shot
- Hepatitis B: if you don’t have evidence of a
completed hepB vaccine series, or you don’t have an up-to-date blood test that
shows that you are immune to hepatitis B, then you need to get the 3-dose
series. Talk to your doctor and go over what you need. - MMR: If you were born in 1957 or later and you
haven’t received the MMR vaccine, you need 2 doses to protect yourself from the
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. - Varicella: This is the chickenpox vaccine, which
is required for all healthcare workers - Meningococcal: One dose.
- International Travelers
- Up-to-date with all recommended vaccinations.
Find out which vaccines you need based on the “Vaccine Self-Assessment Tool” on
the CDC website.
- Up-to-date with all recommended vaccinations.
- Immigrants and Refugees
- Refugees and immigrants need to get all vaccines
recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
- Refugees and immigrants need to get all vaccines
Medical Resources in and Around Jupiter
- For geriatric psychiatry and cognitive care in Palm Beach County, Dr. Willy Philias provides concierge services for Jupiter residents seeking medication management.
- If you’re searching for highly personalized care, Concierge Internal Medicine Associates offers a boutique medical model in Palm Beach County.
- If seniors in Palm Beach County need help with daily activities, memory care, or hourly in-home support, Accountable Home Care refers them to qualified caregivers who enhance comfort during periods of illness.
- Florida OrthoCare offers Board-Certified physicians to serve South Florida residents needing sports medicine, regenerative medicine, or full-spectrum orthopedic care.