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Immunizations for adults

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VACCINE REDUCES RISK OF PNEUMONIA AS RESEARCHERS SAY. Vaccines have been the subject of a lot of talk lately, and the majority of it has been about children. However, these vaccinations do not end there. When was the most recent time you considered getting vaccinated? Even though many adults believe vaccines are only for children, staying up to date on vaccinations is essential to healthy aging. Several important vaccines are required for adults over 65. Older adults need to get vaccinated against pneumonia. There are two kinds, and you might want to use both.  These vaccines significantly lower your risk of pneumonia, which can become serious or even fatal as we age. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is not just a disease that affects children. The Tdap vaccine keeps you safe and helps keep it from spreading to your grandchildren, who might not be old enough to get the full vaccine. All new parents and grandparents should receive this vaccine before the new baby arrives.  The shi...