Tuesday, February 10, 2015

10 Reasons To Get Vaccinated

"Many adults in the U.S. are not aware of vaccines recommended for them – and that means they are not taking advantage of the best protection available against a number of serious diseases. According to the 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS):
  • Only about 1 out of 5 (21%) adults 19-64 years old with certain high-risk medical conditions had received a pneumococcal vaccination.
  • Only about 1 out of 4 (24%) adults 60 years and older, had received a shingles vaccination.
  • Only about 1 out of 6 (17%) adults 19 years and older, had received a Tdap vaccine in the last 8 years to provide protection from tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)..." 
  • Adult vaccinations

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