August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Posted on July 20, 2020
7 Reasons to Roll Up Your Sleeve
Shot aren’t just for kids. Check out this list of reasons why you shouldn’t skimp on adult vaccinations.
1. Your age could put you at risk for a preventable disease. For example, shingles and pneumonia shots are recommended for people in their 60s.
2. Vaccine protection fades over time. For instance, adults need a booster to renew protection against tetanus every 10 years. And, you need a new flu shot every year in the fall.
3. Your loved ones depend on you being immunized. Vaccines don’t just help protect you; some also help protect the people around you.
4. You could get very sick yourself if you aren’t immunized. Every year, thousands of adults get sick from vaccine-preventable diseases.
5. You’re a world traveler. Some vaccinations are recommended before traveling to certain countries.
6. Not getting immunized could cost you time and money—especially if you get sick or have to be hospitalized from the flu or another illness that is preventable.
7. Immunizations are safe. Most side effects, if they happen at all, are mild and go away on their own.
Many immunizations are covered by your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan. Check your plan materials and be sure to ask your doctor at your next visit which immunizations you might need.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
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