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Recommended adult immunizations (age 19 and up), are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Pneumococcal, Influenza, and Varicella Vaccines.
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| Hepatitis B
| This vaccine is given in a three dose series. The initial dose is given, followed by another in 1 month, and finally a dose 6 months after the first. This vaccine will protect you from contracting the Hepatitis B virus only.
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| Hepatitis A
| Hepatitis A vaccine is given in a two dose series. The initial dose is given then another dose 6-18 months later. This vaccine will protect you from contracting the Hepatitis A virus only.
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| Tetanus/diphtheria (Td)
| The adult Td vaccine is recommended as a one-dose booster every 10 years to protect against tetanus and diphtheria.
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| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
| MMR vaccine is recommended for those adults who cannot show proof of a second MMR. This vaccine will protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.
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| Pneumococcal
| Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended as a one-dose vaccine to be taken every ten years. Certain conditions warrant a booster dose be given sooner than the recommended schedule, so ask your Doctor or healthcare provider if you are unsure.
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| Influenza
| Influenza is recommended for ages 6 months and up. Influenza is a one-dose vaccine that should be taken every year. Children may require 2 smaller doses if it is their first time being immunized for influenza. The influenza vaccine will protect you from contracting certain types of influenza.
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| Varicella (Chicken Pox)
| Varicella vaccine is recommended for those who have never had a case of chicken pox. The adult schedule is a two dose series, and initial dose with the following dose in one month. This vaccine will protect you from contracting Varicella virus.
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