Articles On:vaccine for seniors

March 25, 2025

Do You Need a Measles Booster?

Measles is once again spreading in the U.S., due to a rise in anti-vaccination misbeliefs. ...

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Older adults may lack protection from measles, so they would need to get a measles booster to protect them. (Dreamstime/TCA)
September 29, 2023

Covid-19 and Seniors: Fall 2023 Update 

While pandemic fears and restrictions have eased, coronavirus is still a cause for concern. We ...

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November 10, 2022

The Importance of Regular Immunizations for Heart Health

Many adults don’t realize that some immunizations are important for keeping themselves heart-healthy. Adults, especially ...

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Man getting vaccine. Image courtesy of Getty Images via Family Features. Regular immunizations help heart health. Adults should stay current on preventive vaccines, esp. people with heart disease or stroke history.
November 10, 2022

La Importancia de las Vacunas Regulares para la Salud Cardíaca

Si bien la mayoría de los padres son buenos para hacer un seguimiento de las ...

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Spanish woman getting vaccine. Image by Davide Bonaldo
October 4, 2022

High-Dose Flu Vaccine for Those 65+

The staff of the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research looks at the high-dose ...

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man getting flu shot. Image by Prostockstudio, Dreamstime. The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research looks at the high-dose flu vaccine, which is available only to people 65 and older.
December 11, 2020

The COVID Vaccine for Seniors

Questions and Answers on Vaccine Developments After all we’ve been through in 2020, there is ...

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