What Vaccines Are Recommended for Adults?

  • The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) comprises medical and public health experts who develop recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian population of the United States. 

  • All adults should make sure they’re up to date on these routine vaccines: 
    • COVID-19
    • Influenza 
    • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough) or Td (tetanus, diphtheria) vaccines

  • Older adults, 65 years of age plus, should also receive pneumococcal and shingles (zoster) vaccines.

  • Depending on health condition or travel plans, additional vaccines may be needed.



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