Adult Routine Vaccinations
Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect you from preventable diseases that could cause long-term illness, hospitalization, and even death.
Here are a few routine vaccinations that we recommend for DOHC members (not all inclusive):
| Qualifying Condition |
Vaccine |
# of Doses |
Information |
| Age 50 Years Old+ |
Shingrix |
2 |
Prevents shingles, a reactivation of chickenpox that causes severe, painful blisters around the back, shoulder, and eyes. |
| Age 65 Years Old+ |
“Pneumonia vaccine”
Prevnar
Pneumovax |
1 - 2 |
Protects you from the bacterium streptococcus pneumoniae that could cause infections of the lung, meninges in the brain, and blood. |
| Age 19-64 with chronic heart/lung /liver disease, diabetes, alcoholism, cigarette smoking, weakened immune system, or transplant |
Pneumovax |
1 |
|
| 10 Years Old & Up |
“Tdap shot”
Boostrix
Adacel |
1 every 10 years |
Protects against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus that can causes painful stiffening of the muscles, paralysis, and heart failure. |
Traveling internationally?
Check what vaccines are recommended before visiting the country with the link below.
CDC Travel Guide
