Flu shots lower your risk of severe illness, especially as you age.

• Get vaccinated each flu season.

• Ask which version fits your age and health history.

Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccination helps reduce risk of severe illness.

• Follow current recommendations for your age and risk level.

• If immunocompromised, ask about additional guidance.

Pneumococcal vaccination helps prevent serious infections like pneumonia.

• Ask which schedule fits your age and health risks.

• If you have chronic conditions, confirm timing and follow-up doses.

Hepatitis B can lead to chronic liver disease. Vaccination is the best prevention for people at risk.

• Ask if you have risk factors (diabetes, kidney disease, exposure risk).

• Complete the full vaccine series if recommended.

Shingles risk rises with age. Vaccination can reduce the chance of shingles and long-lasting nerve pain.

• Ask your pharmacist which shingles vaccine is recommended.

• Plan for the full series (more than one dose).

Tetanus protection fades over time. A booster helps protect against tetanus and diphtheria (and pertussis with Tdap).

• Ask when your last tetanus shot was.

• Consider Tdap if you’ll be around infants.

RSV can be serious in older adults, especially with heart or lung conditions.

• Ask if you’re higher-risk based on age and medical history.

• Discuss timing (often seasonal planning).