Which Vaccines Do You and Your Family Need?
Children need vaccines to protect them from childhood diseases. But did you know that teens and adults need vaccines, too? Vaccines not only help keep your family safe, but they also protect others by making diseases less likely to spread.
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Adult Vaccines
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Many vaccines are recommended for everyone. Your doctor may recommend additional vaccines depending on your overall health, what medications you take, and your family and medical history.
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Children's Vaccines
One of the most important things you can do to safeguard your children's health is to keep them up to date on their vaccines. But parents may worry about safety and side effects of vaccines. Find out more about what vaccines your children need, and how to weigh the risks and benefits of immunization.
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Travel Health
Planning an international trip? Find out what vaccinations you may need before your trip, and how soon you need to see your doctor before you go.
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Learn more about which family members may need vaccines, and how you can keep track of everyone's immunizations.
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Vaccine Schedule for Adults
The need for vaccinations doesn’t stop when you become an adult. Adult vaccinations, just like childhood immunizations, are important for lifelong good health. While some vaccinations are prescribed only for adults, others are for adults who did not receive the vaccines -- or in some cases, the illnesses they were designed to protect against -- in childhood.
WebMD presents this vaccine schedule, offering basic information about the most common vaccines for adults. In you are traveling to developing countries, your doctor may recommend others. On the other hand, if you are pregnant or have certain health problems or allergies, not all of these vaccinations may be right for you.
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