Some adults incorrectly assume that the vaccines they received as children will protect them for the rest of their lives. Generally this is true, except that:
Some adults were never vaccinated as children
Newer vaccines were not available when some adults were children
Immunity can begin to fade over time
As we age, we become more susceptible to serious disease caused by common infections (e.g., flu, pneumococcus)
Click HERE to visit the CDC web site to learn about each disease. It includes a short description, symptoms, complications, transmission, and whether or not you need the vaccine as an adult.
Why do Adults Need Vaccinations?
17 July 2010
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