Discuss Vaccinations with a Bellaire Primary Care Provider
The vaccines you need depend on your age, health conditions, and vaccination history. Here are some key recommended vaccines for adults:
- Influenza (Flu): Annual vaccination for all adults.
- COVID-19: CDC recommends vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older.
- Tdap/Td: One dose of Tdap, then Td or Tdap booster every 10 years.
- HPV: Recommended for adults through age 26 if not previously vaccinated.
- Pneumococcal: Recommended for adults 50 years or older who haven’t received it before.
- Shingles: Two doses for adults 50 years and older.
- Hepatitis B: Recommended for all adults ages 19 to 59.
- MMR: One or two doses for adults born in 1957 or later without evidence of immunity.
- Varicella (Chickenpox): Two doses for adults born in 1980 or later who haven’t had chickenpox.
- Meningococcal: Recommended for certain high-risk groups or during outbreaks.
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): Recommended for adults 75 years and older or those 60-74 years at risk for severe disease
1. Appointment
Your provider will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your medical history and make vaccine recommendations.
2. Plan
After gathering sufficient information, your provider will collaborate with you to develop a personalized treatment plan. This plan will include recommending which vaccinations are needed and where you can go to receive them.