6 vaccines older adults should discuss with their doctor
AJC.com • • health
Key Points:
- Adults aged 50 and older should review their vaccination status with their primary care physician to ensure they are protected against various diseases, as recommended by health experts.
- Dr. Brian Nadolne emphasizes the importance of vaccines in preventing the return of debilitating diseases like polio and measles and highlights six key vaccines for older adults: flu, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, RSV, shingles, and TDAP.
- The flu vaccine is widely used in North Atlanta and helps reduce virus spread and symptom severity, with no risk of causing the flu itself since it contains no live virus.
- Vaccines for hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease, RSV, shingles, and TDAP provide essential protection against serious infections, especially as the risk of complications increases with age.
- Local pharmacists, like Ira Katz, advocate for staying current with vaccinations as a simple and effective way to protect personal health.
