Vaccines for adults: which do you need?

Need to question me, what vaccines you as an adult? Here, it helps to find out what vaccinations you need.

By Mayo Clinic staff

You're not a kid anymore, so you are not recording, right? They're wrong. Find out how to stay on your vaccines.

What vaccinations do need adults?

Vaccines for adults are recommended on the basis of their age, previous vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation and where you travel.

The schedule is updated every year and changes range from adding a new vaccine to tweaks of the current recommendations. Check Web site exactly which vaccines need you now and what vaccines are the Centers for disease control and preventions.

What factors affect my vaccine recommendations?

Several factors can affect whether you should - obtain certain vaccinations or wait before getting it. Make sure you, your doctor tell if you:

  • Are or may be pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding,
  • Are moderately or seriously ill or is a chronic disease
  • Have severe allergies
  • Had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of a vaccine
  • Had a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks your nerves, such as Guillain-BarrĂ© Syndrome
  • Have a weakened immune system or are treated with an immunosuppressant
  • Recently did a different vaccine
  • Recently had received a transfusion or other blood products
  • A personal or family history of seizures


Find more in-depth 13 April 2014