Vaccination for people over 65 years of age

Your health should be a priority, regardless of age. To strengthen immunity and avoid serious complications, it is important for adults over 65 to take care of regular vaccinations. Here are some key vaccinations to pay attention to:

Vaccination against Diphtheria and Tetanus

With age, the natural immunity gained in childhood weakens, so every adult should renew their protection against diphtheria and tetanus once every 10 years. It is important to do this at 66, 76, 86 years, and beyond.

We recommend the Boostrix or Boostrix Polio vaccine, which also protects against whooping cough, an infection that occurs quite frequently in adults and can recur several times in life.

Pneumococcal Infection Vaccination

For people over 65, vaccination against pneumococcus (Prevnar 13) is particularly important, as these bacteria can lead to pneumonia, otitis, and sinusitis, especially in those with chronic illnesses or other special conditions.

In many countries, this vaccination is mandatory for those over 50 to avoid serious complications.

Annual Influenza Vaccination

Don't forget to take care of yourself during flu season. We recommend getting vaccinated in September or October, but if you missed it, you can still receive protection later. The flu can be especially dangerous and severe for pregnant women, adults over 65, and people with chronic diseases. Renew your vaccine every year to maintain a high level of protection.

Vaccination Before Chemotherapy or Immunosuppression

If you need treatment soon, such as chemotherapy, which can reduce immunity, inform your doctor and discuss the possibility of additional vaccination against meningococcal infection and infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae (vaccines Nimenrix, Menactra, Bexsero, and Hibrix). This will help keep your immune system strong enough during medical interventions.

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