Vaccines are preparations intended to strengthen
immunity. We are familiar with kids taking their vaccine shots, but adults too
have to be familiar with the different types of vaccines for them.
Tetanus Vaccine
This is not just for kids. When you have wound bacteria that cause tetanus
can enter it. This may lead to stiffness, muscle spasms, and lockjaw. A one-time vaccine booster every 10 years is
what you need to prevent this.
Vaccine for Chickenpox
Adults with
chickenpox have a greater risk for complications that leads to hospitalization
and sometimes death. Two doses of chicken pox vaccine is given 4 to 8 weeks
apart to people 13 years old and older. This vaccine also offers protection
against shingles.
Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is that same
virus that gave you chicken pox when you’re a child. It can strike again as
herpes zoster when you’re an adult. This is common for people after the age of
60. It can be painful and the blistering rash can damage the nerves of the eyes
and cause long-term pain. When you reach 60, a one-dose vaccine is recommended
to prevent this... Read more from: Facts About Adult Vaccines
