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"The seasonal viral vaccines are very important in people over 50," Dr. Yancey says. "The flu shot, RSV vaccine and COVID booster can keep you out of the hospital and are lifesaving in some cases."
The vaccine helps to prevent bacterial infections that can cause serious illness in older adults, such as pneumonia. Adults 50 and older should now get this vaccine, according to the CDC Skip to ...
Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia. ... an independent group of advisers to the CDC voted 14 to 1 to lower the age for routine ...
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The CDC advises "that smallpox vaccine be given within 4 days from the date of exposure to prevent onset of the disease but should be offered up to 14 days post-exposure"; the NHS concurs with this but also urges to vaccinate as soon as possible after exposure.
The RSV vaccine is recommended for all adults 75 and older and adults 60 to 74 who have an increased risk for severe disease. The shots aren’t needed every year.
The available zoster vaccine is intended for use in people over the age of 50. [9] As of 2021 it was not confirmed whether a booster dose was required, [15] [10] but the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in the United States recommends Shingrix for adults over the age of 50, including those who have already received Zostavax. [16]
Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV-4), Menomune, has been available since the 1970s. It may be used if MCV-4 is not available, and is the only meningococcal vaccine licensed for people older than 55. Information about who should receive the meningococcal vaccine is available from the CDC. [24]