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What You Need to Know About Vaccines After 50

EN ESPAÑOL | Your guide to all the routine shots that keep serious respiratory illnesses at bay, plus a few other important vaccines that help keep adults 50 and older healthy as they age.

Vaccines for Older Adults

8 Vaccines You Need After 50

You know it’s important to get the annual flu shot. But what are the other vaccines you need at 50-plus?

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Do You Need a Measles Vaccine?

New cases are being reported. Here's what you need to know.

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Second COVID Shot: Important for People 65+

Doctors and public health experts say a mid-year boost will benefit many people 65-plus

What Older Adults Need to Know About Whooping Cough

The illness can cause painful coughing and serious complications

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Can Getting Vaccinated Lower Dementia Risk?

There’s growing evidence that getting your shots can lower dementia risk

Who Needs the RSV Vaccine?

The shot could help to keep you out of the hospital

Pneumococcal Vaccine: Why People 50-Plus Need It

Updated guidelines for pneumococcal vaccine for people 50-plus

Will Medicare Pay for My Flu Shot?

No copayment, deductible needed for preventive benefit

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Shingles Vaccine: Why People 50-Plus Need It

Shingrix vaccine prevents painful shingles outbreaks

Do You Have a Cold? The Flu? COVID? Or RSV?

A few tricks for telling the illnesses apart

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Stay Safe: Get Your Tdap Booster Now

With whooping cough (aka, pertussis) on the rise, make sure you’re up to date

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