Vaccine Information for Adults

Getting vaccinated is one of the safest ways for you to protect your health. Vaccines help prevent getting and spreading serious diseases that could result in poor health, missed work, medical bills, and not being able to care for family. Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. You are also at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.

All adults should make sure they're up to date on these routine vaccines:

• Vaccines for Respiratory Illnesses
• Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough) or Td vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria)

You may need other vaccines too, based on:

• Age
• Life events, job, or travel
• Health conditions

Additional Resources

• 2025 Recommended Immunizations for Adults
• 2025 Recommended Immunizations for Adults (Spanish version)
• Pregnancy and Vaccination
• Measles
• Meningococcal
• Mumps
• Pertussis
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Hepatitis A
• Perinatal Hepatitis B