Vaccines save livesas indicated by the World Health Organization (WHO) They prevent between two and three million deaths annually from diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and measles. Likewise, this entity considers that it is the most effective preventive health intervention that exists.
And contrary to what one might believe, when we reach the autumn of life, it is time to get vaccinated again, and reinforce vaccines not only against flu or influenza, but also think about what other vaccines or boosters we should receive to protect the health.
WHO vaccinology specialists explain that vaccines recreate the disease without producing infection. In this way, they stimulate the immune system to develop defenses that will act when it comes into contact with the microorganism that causes the infection and the disease.
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They add that, currently, many of the diseases for which we have vaccines have disappeared or are very controlled. But if we stopped vaccinating, they could appear again.
Attention to the flu
Age, profession or the fact of suffering from certain diseases may make it necessary to add more vaccines, such as the flu vaccine.
In this regard, the WHO states that the flu is more than a nuisance. “It is a serious disease that every year causes between 300,000 and 500,000 deaths Worldwide. Pregnant women, young children, elderly people with health problems, and anyone with a chronic condition, such as asthma or heart disease, are at high risk of serious infection and death.
Older adults need vaccines to prevent serious illness.
Protect your health by staying up to date with your vaccines.
The scheme recommended by World Health Organization is the following:
Over 50 years:
They should get the shingles vaccine (herpes zoster or shingles in English). Shingles causes a skin rash or rash that can last for months.
65 years or older
This population must be vaccinated to prevent pneumococcal diseases. Pneumococcal diseases can include pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infections.
It is also important:
Get the flu vaccine every year. The seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from the disease.
In addition, apply the triple vaccine against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap). Everyone should get this vaccine once.
• After receiving the triple tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine, you should get the tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster or the Tdap booster, each 10 years to be protected.
Health benefits
Vaccines protect against diseases that can be serious and sometimes fatal.
Many of these diseases are common, but vaccines can prevent them or reduce their symptoms.
Even if the person has always received all the vaccines on time, they should still get some vaccines for being an older adult. This is because:
Older adults are at higher risk for certain diseases: They are more at risk for serious complications from diseases, and the protection of some vaccines may decrease over time.
The International Federation on Aging (IFA) recommends following a vaccination schedule, a key element of healthy aging, which improves the quality of life of the entire family.
2024-02-26 04:00:00
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