Primary Care Elderly Vaccinations
The belief that only children are in need of vaccinations is false, the elderly should also consider timely vaccinations a must. The vaccine that one receives as a child has the tendency to wear off over a period of time due to a variety of factors (age, job, lifestyle, health complications, stress). In other words, elderly who are not regularly vaccinated become prone to preventable diseases.
Help prevent the spread of disease by getting immunizations from our board-certified medical experts with wait-free, walk-in hours. DOCS Primary Care locations in Connecticut provide affordable vaccinations with accepting all major insurances.
What to Know About Vaccinations & Immunizations
What is a Vaccination?
A vaccination is a substance used to stimulate the body’s immune system in order to help protect against various toxins, viruses, bacteria, and germs. With administering this treatment you will create more antibodies to provide immunity from disease.
Why Does the Elderly Need Vaccinations?
Vaccinations are extremely important for individuals 65 and older. Your immune system becomes weaker as you age, and it can be harder for you to fight off infections from these diseases. For people with ongoing health conditions like diabetes or heart disease, vaccinations are even more important. Getting vaccinated helps prevent the spread of diseases within your community, your family and your friends.
Adults ages 65 and older are in need of vaccination, it is proven that one’s immune system becomes weaker over time. With this problem at hand, it is hard for the body to fend off viruses and infections. Those with ongoing health conditions are at even more risk without proper vaccinations.
Elderly Vaccinations Offered in Our Connecticut Primary Care Offices
As a child some elderly may may not have protected themselves against these types of diseases, this person may have increased chance of morbidity and mortality.
Talk to your Connecticut Primary Care Physician to become aware of your yearly immunization schedule.
- Flu (Influenza)
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Pneumonia (Pneumococcal)
- TD (Tetanus Diphtheria)
- TDAP (Whooping Cough)
- Hepatitis A (HEP A)
- Hepatitis B (HEP B)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
The Care You Need When You Need It in CT
Being on track with both adult and child vaccination schedules is important in maintaining optimal health. Our Connecticut primary care facilities offer all available vaccines with the highest quality care from board-certified physicians at an affordable price.
