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SENIOR IMMUNIZATION QUICK FACTS

Posted over 7 years ago by Helen Horton, BSN, RN

SENIOR IMMUNIZATION QUICK FACTS

  1.  There are two pneumonia vaccines available (Pneumovax 23 and Prevnar 13) and most patients over 65 should have both.

  2. The vaccine for shingles (Zostavax) is recommended for most patients over 60.

  3. The Whooping Cough vaccine (Tdap) is recommended for most patients over 18, especially if you will be around small children.

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