Our team is working diligently to reduce hospital visits, improve the health of older adults and spread the message on the importance of vaccinations. Approximately 42,000 adults die each year from vaccine preventable diseases (Healthy People 2020).

Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy. Many adults feel that they do not need vaccinations or worry about side effects from the vaccine. However, people age 65 and older are at higher risk of complications from the actual diseases. Those who are most vulnerable are those older adults who have chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease or asthma. It is especially important for these individuals to keep up with their vaccinations to avoid complications that come with getting the flu or pneumonia. Most persons, 65 years or older, should receive the following:

Take this quiz to find out what vaccines you might need.  Print the results from this quiz and talk with your doctor or a healthcare professional to determine what vaccines are recommended for you and which ones you might need.  You can also use Healthmap Vaccine Finder to search for locations that offer immunizations near you.