Date last reviewed:
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023
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COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Find information on COVID-19 vaccines.
Vaccines aren't just for kids. Keeping up to date with your immunizations as an adult is the best way to protect yourself from certain diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others too. Read below to learn what vaccines you may need. Some vaccines recommended for adults are free, and others you may need to buy.
Vaccines all adults need
The following vaccines are recommended for all adults:
- Diphtheria and tetanus vaccine (every 10 years).
- Influenza (flu) vaccine (every year).
- Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine (once as an adult and in every pregnancy).
- Shingles vaccine (at 50 years of age or older).
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (at 65 years of age or older).
Other vaccines you may need
You may need other vaccines based on your age, health conditions, job, lifestyle, or travel plans, including:
Check with your health care provider to ensure you have received all the recommended vaccines.
