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Adults 50+ are at higher risk for severe illness from infectious respiratory disease.

Vaccines are the most effective tool to prevent severe illness and protect your health.

Take steps to help protect your health.

Stay protected against infectious respiratory diseases through vaccination.

For adults ages 50+, infectious respiratory diseases — including COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and pneumococcal disease — can be serious. As you age, your immune system naturally weakens, putting adults ages 50 and older at a significantly higher risk of hospital stays and death from respiratory diseases. 

 

Vaccines can help prevent the most severe outcomes from these diseases, helping to keep you healthy and active. Several respiratory vaccines are recommended to provide protection to adults ages 50 and older. Learn more below.

Vaccines Recommended for Adults 50 and Older

Depending on your age and health status, it may be recommended for you to get vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal infection. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn what vaccines are right for you.
COVID-19
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Influenza (Flu)
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
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Pneumococcal Disease
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Stay RSV Ready: What Adults 50+ Need to Know About RSV Vaccines

Many people think of RSV as a childhood illness, but the same virus can seriously affect adults, too.

Vaccines are recommended for everyone 75 and older — and for many adults starting at age 50 with certain health conditions. If you’re 50+, talk to a healthcare provider about whether RSV vaccines are right for you.

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Stay Protected: Pneumococcal Vaccines Are Recommended for All Adults 50+

Pneumococcal disease can cause severe illness and result in many different types of infections. Vaccines can help prevent the worst outcomes.

If you’re turning 50 years old, it’s recommended that you get vaccinated against pneumococcal disease.

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