Protect Your Health: Get Vaccinated


Vaccines help your body fight off diseases like the flu and pneumonia. Getting vaccinated is a quick, easy way to boost your health. You can get vaccines from your doctor or in some cases at your local pharmacy. Some may feel soreness where the shot was given for a few days, but many people have no side effects at all.

Many diseases can be avoided with vaccines. And when you get vaccinated, you don’t just protect yourself—you also help those around you. Since you’re less likely to get sick, you won’t spread the disease to anyone else. This is especially important if you’re around someone who can’t get vaccines because of their age or another reason.
Ask your doctor about vaccines and how often you need them. Most people should get a:

• Flu shot once every year, usually in late summer or early fall
• Tdap shot, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, once every 10 years
• Shingles vaccine if they’re over age 50
• Pneumonia vaccine if they’re over age 65

 
Your doctor may also want you to get other vaccines based on your health history or if you have certain conditions.
 
So remember, keeping up with your vaccinations is key to helping you and those around you stay healthy.