Vaccines are necessary for healthy communities. A vaccine is a biological preparation that
\nprovides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease. The vaccine stimulates the
\nbody\u2019s immune system to recognize and destroy the infections that it may face in the future.
\nSome vaccines offer full sterilizing immunity, in which infection is prevented completely.
\nExamples of diseases for which vaccines have been developed include mumps, measles, typhoid
\nfever, cholera, plague, tuberculosis, pneumococcal infection, tetanus, influenza, yellow fever,
\nhepatitis A, hepatitis B, some types of encephalitis, and typhus. Some of those vaccines are less
\nthan 100% effective or they are used only in populations at risk. Vaccines against viruses provide
\nespecially important immune protection; unlike bacterial viral infections which do not respond to
\nantibiotics.<\/p>\n
Immunizations for older adults are an important part of preventive care and just as important to
\nyour health as diet and exercise. As we age, our immune defenses weaken making it harder to
\nfight off foreign or harmful substances. This is the reason that a vaccine is so important. The
\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends certain vaccines for seniors, but
\nsome adults with specific health conditions should not get certain vaccines or should wait to get
\nthem after talking with their physician. Your health insurance may cover the cost of certain
\nvaccines administered at your physician\u2019s office or local pharmacy.<\/p>\n
Recommended vaccines and immunizations for seniors include:
\n\u2022 Seasonal Flu Shot Vaccine (Annually)
\n\u2022 Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Every 10 Years)
\n\u2022 Shingles Vaccine
\n\u2022 Pneumococcal
\n\u2022 COVID-19 Vaccine<\/p>\n
COVID 19 Vaccine is intended to provide acquired immunity against severe acute respiratory
\nsyndrome coronavirus2. Immunity from the vaccines has been found to wane over time,
\nrequiring booster doses.<\/p>\n
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Vaccines are necessary for healthy communities. A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease. The vaccine stimulates the body\u2019s immune system to recognize and destroy the infections that it may face in the future. Some vaccines offer full sterilizing immunity, in which infection is prevented completely. Examples […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":62744,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,40],"class_list":["post-64244","retirement","type-retirement","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-living-healthy","category-successful-retirement"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n