Vaccines are not just for flu season—they protect you throughout life against different viruses.

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​For Children and Teens

Vaccines help protect against illnesses such as:

• Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)

• Chickenpox (varicella)

• Polio

• Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (DTaP/Tdap)

• HPV (human papillomavirus), which protects against several cancers

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​Your child’s health care provider can help you follow the recommended vaccination schedule. 

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For Adults

Even if you were vaccinated as a child, you may need updates or new vaccines.
Common adult vaccines include:

• Tdap or Td (tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough) – every 10 years

• Shingles (zoster) – for adults 50+

• Hepatitis A and B – for adults at risk or not previously vaccinated

• Pneumonia (pneumococcal) – for adults 50+

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You can check the adult vaccination schedule to make sure you are up-to-date.