Adult Vaccine Recommendations

Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Different vaccinations are needed at different stages in life. Here are just a few of the reasons adults need to be vaccinated too.

• Immunity can begin to fade over time
• Some adults were never vaccinated as children
• Newer vaccines were not available when some adults were children
• As we age, we become more susceptible to serious disease caused by common infections like the flu and pneumococcus
• Influenza strains evolve over time, so each year a new flu vaccine is produced to better protect against the most predominant influenza strains found that year

• Adults have greater opportunity for international travel, whether it be personal or professional, and can find themselves exposed to diseases not common in the U.S.

Which vaccines do I need and when? View the Adult Immunization Schedule and Recommendations to determine which vaccines you need.

Information For Travelers

When planning international travel, make sure you’re protected. Your risk of becoming ill while traveling depends in part on where you are traveling, the length of stay, activities while traveling, your health, and your vaccine history.

It’s important for travelers to seek consultation from a qualified health professional to determine which vaccines are needed, based on the travel destination. Most vaccines take time to become effective in your body and some need to be given in a series over several days or weeks. Be sure to schedule your vaccinations well in advance of the scheduled trip (4 - 6 weeks prior to departure) to allow your body enough time to build immunity.

Find a travel vaccine provider in your area.

Determine which diseases are most prevalent in your destination of choice.

Other Resources

Vaccine Safety:

Each vaccine undergoes years of testing before it can be licensed in the United States. Once a vaccine is officially licensed and in use, vaccines are continuously monitored for ongoing safety and efficacy. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions on vaccine safety.

Colorado Adult Immunization Coalition (CAIC):

CAIC is a statewide coalition whose mission is to decrease adult

vaccine-preventable disease in Colorado through education and immunization. Visit the CAIC website found at www.ImmunizeColorado.com for additional information on adult vaccinations or to locate vaccine clinics in your area.

College-Bound Students:

Young adults moving into a dormitory environment require additional vaccines to further protect them against vaccine preventable diseases. Visit the adolescent section of this website for more information on vaccines to protect young adults