Adult vaccination

New

The American Medical Association and the Vaccine Education Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia^® announces the release of their new informational booklet “Vaccines and adults: A lifetime of ealth.” This patient-friendly resource includes information on:

• Vaccines and the diseases they prevent in adults
• Special circumstances when vaccines may be needed
• Issues regarding paying for vaccines
• Common questions and concerns

The booklet also includes a vaccine schedule, a place to record an individual’s vaccine history and resources for further learning.

Order your free copy of “Vaccines and adults: A lifetime of health” today. Visit www.ama-assn.org/go/vaccinecards to receive two free English versions of the booklet or one free Spanish version

While many people believe vaccination is intended only for infants and children, many vaccines should be considered for adults as well. Vaccines can protect adults against preventable diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pneumococcal disease, influenza and varicella. They also can protect against hepatitis A and B.

People who travel outside the United States may require disease-specific vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention operates an international traveler's immunization hot line. Call toll-free (877) FYI-TRIP or (888) 232-3299 to obtain information about required and/or recommended shots for your destination, or visit the CDC Web site. 

The Immunization Action Coalition has many materials for physicians pertaining to adult immunization. Please check for a summary of the latest adult immunizations.

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