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Vaccines are injections, liquids, pills, or nasal sprays that you take to teach your body’s immune system to recognize and defend against harmful germs. Vaccines are a global health and development success story, saving millions of lives every year.

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent your body from catching a variety of diseases that could lead to poor health and high medical bills. As one ages, their body’s immune system weakens making them vulnerable to diseases making it even more important to keep up to date with all your vaccines.

Types of Vaccines

Live-attenuated vaccines

Live vaccines use a weakened (or attenuated) form of the germ that causes a disease for instance Smallpox and yellow fever.

Inactivated vaccines

Inactivated vaccines use the killed version of the germ that causes a disease. for example Flu, Polio & Hepatitis A.

Subunit, recombinant, polysaccharide, and conjugate vaccines

Subunit, recombinant, polysaccharide, and conjugate vaccines use specific pieces of the germ like its protein, sugar, or capsid examples include Hepatitis B and shingles.

Toxoid vaccines

Toxoid vaccines use a toxin (harmful product) made by the germ that causes a disease. examples include Tetanus and Diptheria

mRNA vaccines

mRNA vaccines make proteins that trigger an immune response. an example of an mRNA vaccine is Covid 19

Viral vector vaccines

Use genetic material, which gives your cells instructions for making a protein of the germ. examples include Ebola, Zika, & HIV.

Important Vaccines for Seniors

If you are age 65 or older, here are the most important vaccines to have

1. Shingles Vaccine. The Shingrix vaccine is taken in two doses separated by 2 to 6 months.

2. Pneumococcal Vaccine. The Pneumococcal vaccine comes in two doses one year apart.

3. Covid-19 Vaccine. Every one should get at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine in their lifetime. Seniors are encouraged to get boosters for additional protection against the virus.

4. Flu Vaccine. It is most relevant to be vaccinated against the flu between September and October. Ideally, everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October.

5. Td( tetanus & diphtheria ) Vaccine. The CDC recommends that adults take the td booster shot every 10 years.

At Havenly Care Solutions, we provide personalized attention that helps seniors Keep up to date with their vaccinations. Our reliable caregivers will ensure your loved one goes to and from their vaccination appointment safely and help monitor and report any side effects or reactions from the vaccine to the appropriate personnel.

Call us today at 781-257-2023 for a free consultation.