{"id":119141,"date":"2024-10-28T01:26:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T18:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=119141"},"modified":"2024-10-28T01:26:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T18:26:20","slug":"are-you-50-or-older-these-are-the-vaccines-you-need-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=119141","title":{"rendered":"Are You 50 or Older? These Are the Vaccines You Need This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">For the first time, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2024\/s1023-pneumococcal-vaccination.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">adults as young as 50<\/a>\u00a0can get vaccinated against a pneumococcal pneumonia, significantly lowering the recommendation that was previously set at age 65.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">The CDC made its recommendation because older adults are at higher risk of pneumococcal disease, along with very young children, who are also recommended for the vaccine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It was a busy week for the CDC and vaccines: In addition to lowering the age recommendation for the pneumonia shot, the health agency\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2024\/s1023-covid-19-vaccine.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">recommended a second dose<\/a> of the freshly updated COVID vaccine to adults age 65 and up, and younger people who are immunocompromised, at least six months after their last COVID shot.<\/p>\n<p>Older adults are given specific vaccine recommendations because risk of severe disease, particularly disease from respiratory viruses, often increases as adults age. But that means there&#8217;s a lot to keep track of. If you&#8217;re also taking into consideration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/medical\/flu-vaccines-are-available-when-should-you-get-yours\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\">annual flu vaccines<\/a> (October and November are excellent times to get a shot) and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine available to some,<em> and <\/em>the fact that some people may not have even received the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/medical\/there-are-3-new-covid-vaccines-but-the-way-you-pay-for-them-has-changed-what-to-know\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\">latest COVID vaccine<\/a> before the CDC made its recommendation for the second booster, it&#8217;s easy to lose track of which vaccines you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re at least 50, here&#8217;s which vaccines you&#8217;re eligible for this fall and winter season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Pneumococcal vaccine: Age 50 and up\u00a0<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight g-grid-container g-inner-spacing-top-medium g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium u-flexbox sm:u-hidden c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight-pageArticle g-border-thin-dark-top g-border-thin-dark-bottom c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight-narrow\">\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_content u-flexbox u-flexbox-column u-flexbox-justifyCenter\">\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_message u-flexbox\"><svg id=\"hero-envelope-open\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_messageIcon g-outer-spacing-right-medium\"><path d=\"M10.5777 2.16401C11.4656 1.68589 12.5344 1.68589 13.4223 2.16401L20.9223 6.20247C21.894 6.72571 22.5 7.74024 22.5 8.84388V19.5C22.5 21.1568 21.1569 22.5 19.5 22.5H4.5C2.84315 22.5 1.5 21.1568 1.5 19.5L1.5 9.90663C1.5 9.90644 1.5 9.90682 1.5 9.90663L1.5 8.99997C1.5 8.99987 1.5 9.00007 1.5 8.99997L1.5 8.84388C1.5 7.74023 2.10597 6.72571 3.0777 6.20247L10.5777 2.16401ZM3 12.5041V19.5C3 20.3284 3.67157 21 4.5 21H19.5C20.3284 21 21 20.3284 21 19.5V12.5041C20.9744 12.5189 20.9485 12.5334 20.9223 12.5475L15.6712 15.375L19.1056 17.2243C19.4703 17.4206 19.6067 17.8755 19.4104 18.2402C19.214 18.6049 18.7591 18.7413 18.3944 18.545L12.7112 15.4847C12.2672 15.2457 11.7328 15.2457 11.2889 15.4847L5.60557 18.545C5.24087 18.7413 4.78602 18.6049 4.58965 18.2402C4.39327 17.8755 4.52972 17.4206 4.89442 17.2243L8.32879 15.375L3.0777 12.5475C3.05153 12.5334 3.02563 12.5189 3 12.5041ZM9.91074 14.5232L10.5777 14.164C11.4656 13.6859 12.5344 13.6859 13.4223 14.164L14.0893 14.5232L20.2112 11.2268C20.697 10.9651 21 10.4579 21 9.90606V8.84388C21 8.29206 20.697 7.78479 20.2112 7.52318L12.7112 3.48471C12.2672 3.24566 11.7328 3.24566 11.2889 3.48471L3.78885 7.52317C3.30299 7.78479 3 8.29206 3 8.84388V9.90606C3 9.90593 3 9.90619 3 9.90606C3.00015 10.4577 3.3031 10.9652 3.78885 11.2268L9.91074 14.5232Z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n      From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Pneumonia is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/pneumonia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354204\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">infection in the lungs<\/a>\u00a0that can be caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses and fungi. One cause of pneumonia is infection with a type of bacteria that causes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pneumococcal\/signs-symptoms\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">pneumococcal disease<\/a>, and there&#8217;s a vaccine for it. For the first time, it&#8217;s recommended for people age 50 and up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In folks with chronic conditions that affect their lungs or airways, pneumonia is particularly dangerous. Aside from lung infection, a pneumococcal vaccine can help protect against other illnesses caused by pneumococcal bacteria, including meningitis and bloodstream infections.<\/p>\n<p>In certain cases where someone is at higher risk of pneumococcal disease, younger people are advised to get a vaccine, too. If you think you may benefit from extra protection, ask your doctor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight g-grid-container g-inner-spacing-top-medium g-inner-spacing-bottom-medium u-flexbox md:u-hidden lg:u-hidden c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight-pageArticle g-border-thin-dark-top g-border-thin-dark-bottom\">\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_content u-flexbox u-flexbox-column u-flexbox-justifyCenter\">\n<div class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_message u-flexbox\"><svg id=\"hero-envelope-open\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"c-newsletterSubscribeHighlight_messageIcon g-outer-spacing-right-medium\"><path d=\"M10.5777 2.16401C11.4656 1.68589 12.5344 1.68589 13.4223 2.16401L20.9223 6.20247C21.894 6.72571 22.5 7.74024 22.5 8.84388V19.5C22.5 21.1568 21.1569 22.5 19.5 22.5H4.5C2.84315 22.5 1.5 21.1568 1.5 19.5L1.5 9.90663C1.5 9.90644 1.5 9.90682 1.5 9.90663L1.5 8.99997C1.5 8.99987 1.5 9.00007 1.5 8.99997L1.5 8.84388C1.5 7.74023 2.10597 6.72571 3.0777 6.20247L10.5777 2.16401ZM3 12.5041V19.5C3 20.3284 3.67157 21 4.5 21H19.5C20.3284 21 21 20.3284 21 19.5V12.5041C20.9744 12.5189 20.9485 12.5334 20.9223 12.5475L15.6712 15.375L19.1056 17.2243C19.4703 17.4206 19.6067 17.8755 19.4104 18.2402C19.214 18.6049 18.7591 18.7413 18.3944 18.545L12.7112 15.4847C12.2672 15.2457 11.7328 15.2457 11.2889 15.4847L5.60557 18.545C5.24087 18.7413 4.78602 18.6049 4.58965 18.2402C4.39327 17.8755 4.52972 17.4206 4.89442 17.2243L8.32879 15.375L3.0777 12.5475C3.05153 12.5334 3.02563 12.5189 3 12.5041ZM9.91074 14.5232L10.5777 14.164C11.4656 13.6859 12.5344 13.6859 13.4223 14.164L14.0893 14.5232L20.2112 11.2268C20.697 10.9651 21 10.4579 21 9.90606V8.84388C21 8.29206 20.697 7.78479 20.2112 7.52318L12.7112 3.48471C12.2672 3.24566 11.7328 3.24566 11.2889 3.48471L3.78885 7.52317C3.30299 7.78479 3 8.29206 3 8.84388V9.90606C3 9.90593 3 9.90619 3 9.90606C3.00015 10.4577 3.3031 10.9652 3.78885 11.2268L9.91074 14.5232Z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n      From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>RSV vaccine: Everyone age 75 and up, and some as young as 60<\/h2>\n<p>All folks age 75 and up are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/rsv\/vaccines\/older-adults.html#:~:text=Who%20should%20get%20an%20RSV,Chronic%20heart%20or%20lung%20disease\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">recommended for an RSV vaccine<\/a>, according to the CDC.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Adults between the ages of 60 and 74 may also get an RSV vaccine if they have a health condition that makes them more susceptible to severe RSV, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/respiratory-syncytial-virus\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353098\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">causes infections<\/a> in the lungs and respiratory tract (airway). This includes adults in their 60s and early 70s with heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system; some people with diabetes or obesity; and those living in a nursing home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t quite 75 and aren&#8217;t sure whether you need an RSV vaccine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Also, unlike flu and COVID vaccines, the vaccine for RSV isn&#8217;t considered an annual shot at this time, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/rsv\/vaccines\/older-adults.html#:~:text=Who%20should%20get%20an%20RSV,Chronic%20heart%20or%20lung%20disease\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">if you&#8217;ve already gotten one, you don&#8217;t need another<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Flu vaccines: Everyone\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone age six months and up, with rare exceptions, is recommended for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/vaccines\/vaccinations.html#:~:text=the%20flu%20shot-,Everyone%206%20months%20and%20older%20should%20get%20a%20flu%20vaccine,Flu%20vaccination%20has%20important%20benefits.\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">annual flu vaccine<\/a>. It&#8217;s especially important for older adults to get the shot, though, since severe illness is more likely in older adults and vaccination works by reducing the likelihood of severe disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are different types of flu vaccines available, and older adults are typically offered a higher-dose vaccine, which gives more immunity. For more information, you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/medical\/flu-vaccines-are-available-when-should-you-get-yours\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\">read about this year&#8217;s flu vaccine<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>First 2024-2025 COVID shot: Everyone\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>As we&#8217;re no longer in a pandemic, and COVID is now spreading more predictably, vaccine guidance for COVID has become more streamlined and similar to the rollout of annual flu shots. Similar to how influenza vaccines are updated each year, health officials have selected vaccines that target a more recent version of COVID that&#8217;s making people sick.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Everyone age six months or older, with rare exceptions, can get an updated 2024-2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/vaccines\/stay-up-to-date.html#:~:text=Everyone%20ages%206%20months%20and,disease%2C%20hospitalization%2C%20and%20death.\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">COVID shot<\/a>. Adults have their choice from three brands: Moderna, Pfizer or Novavax. For more on this year&#8217;s COVID vaccines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/medical\/there-are-3-new-covid-vaccines-but-the-way-you-pay-for-them-has-changed-what-to-know\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\">read about how Novavax compares to the two mRNA shots<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Second 2024-2025 COVID shot: 65 and up, and some younger cases<\/h2>\n<p>This week, the CDC recommended a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine be offered to adults this season if they&#8217;re 65 or older or if they&#8217;re immunocompromised.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, it&#8217;s recommended six months after your first one. This means if you got an updated vaccine last month, in September, you&#8217;d wait until March 2025 to get the booster.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The CDC made its recommendation because it allows for &#8220;flexibility&#8221; for people and their doctors to decide whether to boost with additional protection based on their individual health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Other vaccines and boosters to ask your doctor about\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Outside of respiratory virus season, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/imz-schedules\/adult-easyread.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">other vaccines<\/a> adults should keep on top of. The vaccine against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/shingles\/about\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">shingles<\/a>, for example, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/shingles\/vaccines\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">recommended for all adults age 50 and older<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Tdap vaccine is also recommended every 10 years for most adults, and it protects against\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tetanus\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">tetanus<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diphtheria\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">diphtheria<\/a>\u00a0and also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pertussis\/vaccines\/types.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-regularLink\">whooping cough<\/a>. 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