Prevent Diseases at The Vaccines Centre: Adult & Pediatric
WHICH VACCINES ADULTS NEED TO TAKE
Essential Adult Vaccines Checklist
- Flu (Influenza): Annual shot, essential for all adults, particularly before monsoon/winter seasons.
- Tdap or Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): Booster required every 10 years. Tdap is specifically recommended for pregnant women during the third trimester.
- COVID-19: Primary series and updated boosters as recommended.
- Shingles (Shingrix): Two doses recommended for adults aged 50 and older.
- Pneumococcal (PCV/PPSV23): Recommended for adults aged 65 and older, or younger adults with high-risk conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Recommended for adults up to age 26, but may be given to adults aged 27–45 based on shared clinical decision-making.
- Hepatitis B: Recommended for adults who haven't been vaccinated, particularly those with diabetes or occupational risks.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): For adults born after 1956 who lack evidence of immunity.
- Varicella (Chickenpox): For adults who never had the disease or were not vaccinated.
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): Recommended for adults 75 and older, and those 50-74 with certain high-risk health conditions.
WOMEN'S HEALTH & VACCINES
Key Vaccinations for Women
- HPV Vaccine: Recommended for women aged 9 to 46 to prevent cervical cancer, ideally administered around age 9-14, but approved up to age 46.
- Tdap Vaccine: Crucial during each pregnancy, specifically between 27 and 36 weeks, to protect the mother and provide passive immunity to the newborn against pertussis (whooping cough).
- Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Strongly recommended for all pregnant women to reduce the risk of severe illness, particularly during flu season.
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Recommended for pregnant and postpartum women, according to HHS.gov.
Vaccination During Pregnancy
- Safe Vaccines: Inactivated vaccines (e.g., Tdap, flu) are safe and recommended.
- Contraindicated Vaccines: Live vaccines, such as MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella) and Varicella (chickenpox), should be avoided during pregnancy.
- Postpartum: Women who have not been vaccinated, or who have not immunity, should receive necessary vaccines (like MMR or Varicella) before leaving the hospital.
Pediatric Care
CONTACT THE PEDIATRICIAN AT CHILD CARE CENTRE C 116 SARITA VIHAR FOR VACCINATION OF PEDIATRIC AGE GROUP
SENIOR CARE AND VACCINES ABOVE 50 YR AGE
Key Vaccinations for Adults 50+:
- Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix): Highly recommended (2-dose series) for those 50+ to prevent shingles and postherpetic neuralgia, with >90% effectiveness.
- Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Annual shot, with high-dose/adjuvanted versions recommended for seniors 65+.
- Pneumococcal Vaccine: Recommended for adults 50+ to prevent pneumonia and bacterial infections, often including 1 dose of PCV15 or PCV20.
- Tdap/Td Booster: Protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough), recommended every 10 years.
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine: Recommended for adults 75+ and those 50–74 with higher risk factors.
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Stay updated with current recommended boosters.
- Hepatitis B Vaccine: Recommended for adults 19-59.
WHY ADULT VACCINES
