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The Most Important Vaccines to Get If You’re Over 50. ... The CDC recommends an RSV vaccine for adults over 75 and those ages 60-74 who are at a higher risk for the illness, ...
Osteoporosis affects more women than men. Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, more than 8 million (or 80%) are women. ... about one in six white women over 50 years old have ...
Flu vaccine is recommended for anyone who is aged 65 years and over, people with certain long-term medical conditions, health and social care professionals, pregnant women, and poultry workers. [42] The shingles vaccine is recommended for those over 70. [39] Additionally, pregnant women are advised to have the pertussis vaccine. [43]
Primary, or involuntary osteoporosis, can further be classified into Type I or Type II. [1] Type I refers to postmenopausal osteoporosis and is caused by the deficiency of estrogen. [1] While senile osteoporosis is categorized as an involuntary, Type II, and primary osteoporosis, which affects both men and women over the age of 70 years.
While routine vaccines are recommended for travelers entering the US, there is no official vaccine mandate currently in place for the United States, according to the US Department of State. [61] However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 vaccines were required for all entering nonimmigration travelers up until May 12, 2023. [61]
Again, no. Doctors shared the No. 1 vaccine to get before January ends—especially if you're over 50—plus a few more not to skip. Related: How Effective Is the Flu Shot This Year?
New RSV vaccines are now available to help prevent serious infection in people over 60. Doctors explain the RSV vaccine and its side effects in older adults.
As of 2014, The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends pharmaceutical treatment for osteopenic postmenopausal women and men over 50 with FRAX hip fracture probability of >3% or FRAX MOF probability >20%. [40] As of 2016, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology agree. [41]