Vaccinations are not just important for children; This is very important even in adulthood (for people above 18 years of age). These vaccines can protect people from the dangers associated with many diseases. In medical language, this method is called “adult vaccination”. When administered at the right time, these vaccines play an important role in preventing serious diseases. After all, what is adult vaccination? Which vaccines are considered essential? What are the benefits of getting these installed? Come, let us know from the experts.
Professor Dr. Jugal Kishore, Director of the Department of Community Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, explains that adult vaccination means giving necessary vaccines to people above 18 years of age to protect them from infection. Although anyone above 18 years of age can get these vaccines on doctor’s advice, they are considered especially important for the elderly, people with weakened immunity, and patients suffering from diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. Adult vaccinations include several types of vaccines, such as flu vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and shingles vaccine.
What is flu vaccine?
Dr. Jugal Kishore explains that the flu vaccine protects you from influenza. Influenza—commonly known as the flu—is an illness that occurs year-round, although it is more prevalent when the seasons change. If a person often experiences symptoms such as fever, cough or body ache, he can get a flu vaccine on the advice of his doctor. It is especially recommended—and must be prescribed by a doctor—for people with weakened immune systems.
pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine is given to prevent pneumonia. It provides protection against a wide range of diseases, from pneumonia to many serious lung infections. This vaccine is especially recommended for the elderly and patients suffering from chronic diseases. Doctors recommend this vaccine for people who are considered high-risk. On doctor’s advice, people over the age of 18 who are at high risk of lung infection should get this vaccine.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine
Herpes is also a type of skin infection. This is a virus that spreads when the chickenpox (chickenpox) virus becomes active again. People above 50 years of age are at higher risk of its occurrence. Shingles vaccine is considered effective for its prevention. You can get this vaccine based on your doctor’s advice.