Ongoing immunization throughout adult years
|
Age |
Vaccine |
Further Doses |
|
All Adults |
Every 10 years |
|
|
All Adults |
Every 10 years |
|
|
Adults
≥ 65 years; Adults < 65 years at high risk of influenza related
complications |
Every year using current
vaccine formulation |
|
|
Pneumococcal |
Adults ≥ 65 years; or those with medical conditions
associated with increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease |
None usually |
|
Measles |
All adults born in 1970 or later who are susceptible to measles |
Preferably given as MMR |
|
Rubella and Chicken
Pox |
Susceptible women of childbearing age and health care workers |
None |
|
Mumps |
Adults born in 1970 or later with no history of mumps |
None |
It is never too late to start or catch up on delayed immunizations. However, different schedules may apply. For specific questions, contact your health centre or public health unit.
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Last Updated: November 08, 2006 |
