This resource highlights the importance of adult vaccinations for preventing diseases like shingles, RSV, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19. It outlines the necessary vaccines based on age and risk factors and provides guidance on where to obtain more information and get vaccinated. Protect yourself and your community through vaccination.
Refer to the fact sheet below for more information.
What are adult vaccines?
Adult vaccines are crucial for protecting against diseases like shingles, RSV, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19, much like childhood vaccines guard against measles and whooping cough. One of the best examples of this is the COVID-19 vaccine which is recommended for everyone 6 months and older.
Why do adult vaccines matter?
The fact is, adults need vaccines just as much as children do. Adults are susceptible to the same infectious diseases as children, and older adults and those with weakened immune systems can be at higher risk of severe illness.
What are the adult vaccines I need to get?
The vaccines one needs to get vary depending on someone’s age and unique risk factors (i.e., immunocompromising conditions, chronic conditions, people who are pregnant etc.). There are a few ways to classify adult vaccines.
Where can I find more about adult vaccinations and where I can get them?
Generally speaking, you can speak to your family physician, pharmacist, or local public health unit to find out more information about these vaccines.
Depending on the province, these three groups will be the ones who will also administer vaccines. Sometimes, your workplace may also have a clinic, say for influenza or COVID-19 in preparation for the fall/winter season.
Vaccination remains one of the best ways to safeguard yourself from preventable diseases, reduce the risk of serious illness and complications and prevent the spread of disease to others. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more about how vaccination can support you and your families health and wellness.
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