Senior Adult Immunizations
Moving into your older adult years brings on many changes. One thing that does not change though, is the need for vaccines! Adults need a few different vaccines than children and some seniors need options based on certain health conditions. We encourage you to talk to your doctor or health care provider about which vaccines are right for you.
Some of the vaccines that are important:
- Yearly influenza (flu) vaccine.
- Shingles (Zoster)for adults 50 years and older.
- Pneumonia vaccine for older adults.
- Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) which replaces the Td vaccine, every 10 years.
- Hepatitis B vaccine.
Tips to remember:
- Keep going to your annual physicals and ask questions.
- Get your yearly flu shot!
- If you are a new grandparent – make sure you are up-to-date on your whooping cough vaccine (Tdap)
- Always remember to wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when you are sick.
Interact with TAPI
Starting April 1, AHCCCS must reverify the eligibility for all 2.5 million Medicaid members. Get ready by updating your contact information at http://healthearizonaplus.gov! Have questions or need assistance? Contact Cover AZ at 1.800.377.3536 or go to http://coveraz.org.
TAPI works with all our partners to deliver accurate information and help facilitate access to vaccinations. Everyone in our state deserves a shot and staying healthy!
Our social media posts and trainings aim to bring accurate information to a variety of different audiences.
For the rest of March, we will highlight the awesome programs we run here at TAPI.
We know many in our social media audience may not know all the ways that TAPI is helping to ensure a safe, vaccinated Arizona. So follow along and let us show you!
Stay home if you are sick
Avoid close contact with
sick people and wear a mask
Cover your nose and mouth
when you sneeze
Wash your hands often
Clean and disinfect
Stay up to date on your vaccinations