Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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- I'm an adult, and I wonder if my vaccinations are out of date.
- I'm over 60 and wonder if I need any vaccinations as I age.
- I've been vaccinated recently, and I'm sick or having problems.
I'm an adult, and I wonder if my vaccinations are out of date.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on October 28, 2021
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Am I due for a vaccination or a booster shot?
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What do the vaccinations you recommend protect against?
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Are there risks or side effects to the vaccines?
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What are the risks if I don't get vaccinated?
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What should I do if I start to feel sick after being vaccinated?
I'm over 60 and wonder if I need any vaccinations as I age.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on October 28, 2021
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What vaccinations do you recommend for someone my age, and why?
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Are there special risks or concerns when people my age get vaccinated?
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How are the vaccines given? Will I need more than one dose?
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Will I feel sick or sore after the vaccine is given?
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What should I do if I have a reaction to the vaccine?
I've been vaccinated recently, and I'm sick or having problems.
What to Ask Your Doctor
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on October 28, 2021
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Am I having a bad reaction to the vaccination I received?
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Could my symptoms be dangerous?
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Is there anything you can do to relieve the symptoms I'm having?
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Do I have a new health problem that's not associated with the vaccine?
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What should I do if the symptoms get worse or don't go away?
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