Rapid Message Testing with Consumer Panel - Vaccines and Seniors Brochure

Glossary of Terms
Booster- an immunizing agent used to
increase the effect of a previous one

VACCINES
AND
SENIORS

Vaccine- a substance used to confer
immunity against a specific disease
Acronyms
Td/Tdap- tetanus and diphtheria/
tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria
toxoid, and acellular pertussis
vaccine

Information adapted from
www.cdc.gov

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW 

It is important that you tell your healthcare
provider about your medical conditions and all
the medications you are taking (including
prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal)
before getting vaccinated.
The Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recommends the
following adult immunizations for
ages 65 and above:
1. Flu Vaccine yearly to prevent
Influenza 
2. Td/Tdap Vaccine once and the Td
booster every 10 years to protect
against bacterial infections,
specifically Tetanus, Diphtheria and
Pertussis (whooping cough)
3. Zoster Vaccine 2-dose series to
prevent shingles
4. Pneumococcal Vaccine to prevent
pneumonia infections

MYTHS VS FACTS
MYTHS:
VACCINES ARE NOT SAFE
FLU SHOT GIVES YOU THE FLU
IT IS BETTER TO GET THE DISEASE 
THAN THE VACCINE
YOU DON'T NEED THE FLU
VACCINE EVERY YEAR

FACTS:
VACCINES CAN KEEP YOU FROM
GETTING SICK 
FLU SHOT DOES NOT GIVE YOU
THE FLU
IT IS BETTER TO GET THE VACCINE
THAN THE DISEASE
FLU VACCINE IS RECOMMENDED
EVERY YEAR

5 QUESTIONS
YOU CAN ASK
YOUR DOCTOR:
1. What is the purpose of this vaccine?
2. What side effects should I expect?
3. When is the best time for me to
receive my vaccine?
4. Does this interfere with any of my
medical conditions or medications?
5. Where can I find more information?