Adults
Adults need vaccines too!
Whether you are a young adult, middle-aged, or an older adult, we ALL need immunizations to keep us healthy. The specific immunizations you need as an adult are based on several factors such as age, lifestyle, health conditions, where you travel, and previously received immunizations. On this page, you will find information to help you stay up to date with your immunizations based on your needs.
Set a positive example!
Keep up to date with your immunizations and encourage family and friends to check with their healthcare providers about immunizations. Protecting yourself also protects others from getting sick, especially vulnerable friends and family members. When our community is highly vaccinated, the disease has a hard time spreading to others. This is called “community immunity.” Be the example and get vaccinated!
Which immunizations do I need?
Throughout your adult life, you need immunizations to get and maintain protection against:
Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
Anyone who is 6 months or older can benefit from the protection of a yearly flu vaccination.
COVID-19
Anyone 6 months or older can benefit from the protection from the recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Make sure at least once within your life you receive a Tdap vaccine. Then, receive a Td or Tdap vaccine every ten years. Pregnant people should receive a Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy, preferably at 27 through 36 weeks. For more information about pertussis and what you need to know, visit this link.
Shingles
For adults 50 years and older
Pneumococcal
For adults 65 years and older and adults with specific health conditions
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
For women 26 years and younger and men 21 years and younger. Talk to your healthcare provider about your healthcare needs.
Vaccines at Any Age & Stage
Click on the age demographic for more information.
Some adults may not have received all of their childhood vaccines. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are unsure of your vaccination status against the following: meningococcal (especially as a college student or living in a dorm environment), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, chickenpox (varicella), and measles, mumps, and rubella.
Below is the adult immunization schedule and a booklet about adult immunizations that you can download and print. On the CDC website, you can also visit Vaccine Information for Adults to download interactive tools, watch an educational video, and take a vaccine quiz.
