The summer months can be a great time for family fun and a break from work. But there’s one thing you can’t put on pause: your vaccines. Unfortunately, there’s never a vacation from illness or disease, especially as summer transitions to the cooler months when infections start to rise. Consider these overall numbers from the Center for Disease Control (CDC):
- 320,000 people get pneumococcal pneumonia every year, leading to over 150,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, mostly among the elderly.
- About 880,000 people have chronic hepatitis B, which can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death.
- HPV causes over 27,000 cancers in women and men each year. About 4,000 women die each year from cervical cancer.
Vaccinations are a great way to prevent disease spread and severity. As summer winds down, it’s a great time to check with your physician to ensure you are up to date on all your vaccines.
Adult Vaccine Recommendations
The following chart is provided by the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help patients and physicians determine the appropriate timing and dosing for recommended and required vaccinations. While it’s recommended that all people stay up to date on their immunizations, some workplaces require that employees do so. Either way, it’s important to stay informed as to what you might need at any given time, so be sure to check with your physician to confirm which vaccines you need and when. With some diseases, you will need more than one shot to build strong immunity—that’s where booster shots come in. Your physician can guide you on the schedule for boosters. All patients are encouraged to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines every year, regardless of age.
Still have questions? Premier Medical is Here for You
We understand that there’s a lot to know about vaccine recommendations and requirements for adults. That’s why the physicians at Premier Medical Group are here for you, with guidance and support to help ensure you’re vaccinated and well cared for, each and every season. To schedule an appointment with your Primary Care physician to discuss staying up to date on your immunizations, visit our website Premier Medical Group or give us a call at 888-632-6099