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Vaccinations for Caregivers

Last Updated: April 05, 2009 Related resource areas: Family Caregiving

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Pneumonia and influenza together represent the fifth leading cause of death in older adults. These two conditions may be prevented by receiving an influenza vaccination and pneumococcal vaccination. Other additional important vaccinations include tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). For certain individuals, hepatitis “A” and “B,” varicella (chicken pox) and meningitis vaccinations may be of benefit.

The following lesson from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may help you better understand what vaccines you need, especially if you are a caregiver, and how often you should receive them: www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultImmSched/.


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