Vaccines Play a Critical Role in Preventive Care

Protection Against Seasonal Illness

Recommended Vaccinations by Age

Many adults are not aware that even though they received all the childhood immunizations, they may still need boosters to maintain protection. Also, as we age, certain diseases like shingles and pneumonia are more likely to occur and can, in some people, pose a serious health threat. Being vaccinated can prevent or lessen the severity of disease in people of all ages.

The chart below is a guideline for immunizations by age. Talk to your primary care provider to determine the appropriate vaccines for you.

• 20s, 30s & 40s
• 50s
• 60s

AGES	20s, 30s & 40s	50s	60s
Vaccine & Frequency
COVID-19Two dose series given 3-8 weeks apart. Plus one or two booster(s) depending on age.
Hepatitis A (HepA)After discussion with your healthcare provider.
Hepatitis B (HepB)After discussion with your healthcare provider.
Human papilloma virus (HPV)Three dose series through 26 years old. For 27 - 45, after discussion with your healthcare provider.
Influenza (flu)Yearly
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)One or two dose series, 28 days apart depending on age (if born in 1957 or later), have no previous infection and/or pose a risk of being exposed to measles and mumps.
Pneumonia (Pheumovax)One dose of Pheumovax. If dose was given < 65 years old wait 5 years before next dose. (Certain health conditions might require a one or two dose series before 60. Talk to your provider.)
Pneumonia (Prevnar 20)One dose of Prevnar 20. Only given once in a lifetime.
Shingles (Shingrix)Two dose series given 2-6 months apart.
Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap)One dose of Tdap, then Td or Tdap booster every 10 years. One dose per pregnancy between 27-36 weeks gestation.
Varicella (Chickenpox)Two dose series, 28 days apart depending on age (if born in 1980 or later) and no previous infection.