Vaccines help protect older adults from illnesses that can be more serious with age.
Commonly discussed vaccines include those for flu, shingles, pneumonia, COVID 19, RSV, and tetanus. Recommendations change over time and depend on your health history.
Pin Tip
Ask your doctor or pharmacist which vaccines are recommended for you this year.
Talk With Your Doctor
This pin shares general information, not medical advice. Everyone ages differently, so bring questions to your doctor and review medications and health goals at least once a year.
Local Help in Ohio
Ohio’s Area Agencies on Aging connect older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, in home help, transportation, and benefits counseling. Call 911 for emergencies, including sudden face drooping, arm weakness, or speech trouble.
Quick Reminder
Keep an updated list of medications, doctors, and emergency contacts on your refrigerator for family and first responders.
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