Adult Immunization Review

Review of adult vaccinesArticle written by Drs. Teresa Coco and Alejandro Alonso

Vaccines in adults (14 years of age and older)
In this post we are going to review the vaccines indicated for adults. Remember that many of the vaccines are administered in childhood. In adulthood, vaccines are still just as important; in many cases they are recommended for the general population, but others are only indicated for at-risk populations. We leave here the vaccines so that you can check if you are missing any.

Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis: a booster dose will be administered to persons 65 years of age.
Hepatitis B: In people not previously vaccinated, up to 18 years of age, 3 doses will be administered and above 18 years of age in certain risk groups.
Hepatitis A: Only recommended in certain risk groups.
Triple viral: Recommended in adults without documented previous vaccination born after 1970.
Varicella: in adults who do not know if they have had chickenpox in childhood or adolescence.
Shingles: See our individual post on this vaccine.
Meningococcal disease: up to 18 years of age if you have not received it previously and later in risk group.
Human papillomavirus: Recommendation to vaccinate up to 18 years of age in general and in many specific cases above that age.
Pneumococcal disease: Recommended for the entire population over 65 years of age and in patients with respiratory disease.
Influenza: over 65 years of age, pregnant women, adults at risk and people living with or caring for others at risk.
If you want to know more or have doubts about your specific case, please contact us, we will be happy to help you!