Adult vaccination
Service description
Adult immunization schedule
Adult vaccination has a set of guidelines to be followed according to the age of the person. In general terms, all adults with incomplete vaccination or not vaccinated in their childhood should complete their vaccination schedule correctly. Our centers are authorized as vaccination centers of the Community of Madrid for some campaigns such as Influenza, Pneumococcus, Herpes Zoster, etc.
Recommendations by vaccine and age group
Every ten years, adults should be vaccinated against diphtheria and tetanus. In addition, the schedule includes vaccination against MMR (measles, rubella or parotitis) for those born from 1966 onwards, and in women of childbearing age up to 49 years of age to prevent possible fetal malformations in case of contracting rubella during pregnancy.
On December 15, 2009, new recommendations for vaccination and prophylaxis with tetanus and diphtheria vaccine in adults have been issued according to the latest revisions made by the Ministry of Health and the Committee of Experts of the Community of Madrid.
People born after 1985 must ensure that they are correctly vaccinated against Hepatitis B and Meningococcus C, in addition to having two doses of the triple viral vaccine.
Vaccination against influenza and pneumococcus is also contemplated from the age of sixty.
Influenza
Who should get vaccinated?
The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age, but it is especially important for certain groups who are at higher risk of developing serious complications:
People over 65: This group is more likely to develop serious complications such as pneumonia.
Young children: Especially those between 6 months and 5 years of age.
People with chronic diseases: Those with conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart, lung or immune system diseases.
Pregnant women: The vaccine protects both mother and baby, even after birth.
Health care workers: They are in frequent contact with vulnerable people, so getting vaccinated reduces the chance of infecting others.
Caregivers of people at high risk: Those who care for chronically ill or elderly people.
When to get vaccinated?
The best time to get vaccinated is at the beginning of the fall season, between late September and November, as the flu virus tends to circulate more during the winter. However, getting vaccinated later in the season is also beneficial, as the virus can continue to circulate for several months.
Recommendations by vaccine and medical or other indications
In addition to age, vaccination recommendations are included according to personal conditions that increase the risk of contracting a communicable disease. Hence, specific vaccination is recommended for the chronically ill, for workers with an occupational risk of contracting or transmitting diseases, and for persons traveling to certain geographical areas with an incidence of preventable diseases, as is the case in certain areas of Africa, Latin America or Asia.