Table of contents:
- Here's the schedule for the adult vaccine
- 1. Tetanus and diphtheria
- 2. Pneumococcal
- 3. Influenza
- 4. Hepatitis A and B
- 5. Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- 6. Meningococcal
Vaccines are not only needed by babies and young children. Adults also need it, especially if you missed your schedule as a child so that your immunization was not complete. Some vaccines as a child also have to be repeated or done periodically to maintain immunity. What is the schedule for vaccines for adults? Check it out below.
Here's the schedule for the adult vaccine
1. Tetanus and diphtheria
Basically, every adult should receive a complete set of vaccinations. Generally it can be obtained with three primary doses of diphtheria vaccine and tetanus toxoid. Both doses can be given at least four weeks apart, and the third dose given six to 12 months after the second dose.
However, if there are adults who have never received regular tetanus and diphtheria immunizations, then they are usually given a primary series and followed by a booster dose. every 10 years. Some of the side effects that can be had from this vaccine are swelling, bruising around the injection, and even fever afterward.
2. Pneumococcal
The pneumococcal vaccine is a vaccine that is intended to prevent diseases caused by bacterial infections Streptococcus pneumoniae or more commonly called pneumococcal infection.
The CDC recommends 2 pneumococcal vaccines for all adults 65 years of age or older, who have chronic cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, or other risk factors such as disease of the lungs or liver. You should receive the PCV13 dose first, followed by the PPSV23 dose, at least 1 year later. If you have already received the PPSV23 dose, the PCV13 dose should be given at least 1 year after receiving the most recent dose of PPSV23. However, many doctors take the second shot 5 to 10 years after the first injection.
3. Influenza
Influenza vaccine is one of the adult vaccines that must be administered for people over 50 years old, residents of nursing homes and residents of public facilities for a long time, young people with heart disease, chronic lung disease, metabolic diseases (such as diabetes), kidney failure and people with HIV. The influenza vaccine is divided into two, active and inactive Influeza vaccines, which aim to prevent flu and other complications that can occur.
Ideally, you should get the flu vaccine every year, especially before flu season starts. The flu vaccine is usually offered starting from the month September to mid November every year.
4. Hepatitis A and B
Adults generally need hepatitis A and B vaccines if they are at risk for the disease. However, this can also be done if you only want to be protected by their health. Hepatitis vaccine can be done at any time. Hepatitis A vaccine is given in 2 injections, 6 months apart. Meanwhile all children should receive their first dose of hepatitis B vaccine upon birth and complete the vaccine series at 6-18 months of age. If you've never had the B vaccine before, you can get it anytime.
Some people who have risk factors such as living in areas or areas that have high rates of hepatitis, have liver problems, homosexuality, drug users, are eligible for vaccines. And the vaccine for hepatitis A is usually given in 2 doses, 6 to 12 months apart.
5. Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Everyone is required to receive the MMR vaccine, at least once in their lifetime. The MMR vaccine is usually obtained during childhood. But the MMR vaccine is also especially important for adults who were born before 1957, or who never got it as a child. You can get this vaccine anytime for the prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella.
Some adults who are at risk of exposure to MMR may need 2 doses (or more), taken over a period of a few weeks.
6. Meningococcal
Adult vaccines must and must be given to candidates for the Umrah pilgrimage or adults who will travel to other countries. This vaccine is also recommended for individuals who are immunocompromised, patients with anatomic and functional asplenia, and when you are traveling to countries where there is an epidemic of meningococcal disease, Africa for example. Generally doctors will recommend that you get this vaccine every time 3 years, if you are at risk as described above.
