Vaccination is not only about children, but "age-based vaccines" are a lifelong sustainable prevention of diseases because our bodies are at different risks from one age to another. Vaccination should therefore be properly planned. to build immunity and reduce the risk of serious diseases;

Why plan for age-based vaccinations?

• Increase the effectiveness of disease prevention
• Reduce the severity if infected.
• Creating herd immunity in the community
• Prevent diseases that can have long-term consequences, such as liver cancer. Cervical cancer
• Reduce the cost of treatment in the future.

Recommended vaccines for infants and young children (0-6 years)

At this age, the body does not have enough immunity. Getting vaccinated early can help build strong immunity, including:

• BCG (Tuberculosis) Vaccine
• Hepatitis B vaccine
• DTP vaccine (diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus)
• Polio vaccine
• Hib vaccine (meningitis)
• Measles, Rubella, Mumps (MMR) Vaccine
• JE encephalitis vaccine
• Vaccine against rotavirus
• Pneumococcal vaccine

Vaccines are recommended for school age and adolescents (7-18 years).

At this age, they are starting to be more social. Immunity should be supplemented with:

• Influenza vaccine (preferably injected annually)
• Hepatitis A vaccine
• Hepatitis B vaccine (if you have not received all of them)
• HPV vaccine (prevents cervical cancer and genital warts)
• tetanus vaccine (booster every 10 years)

Vaccines for adults (19-59 years)

Even when you grow up, you still need to get vaccinated! Because immunity may decrease with age. The following vaccines should be considered:

• Influenza vaccine (every year)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Booster as directed)
• Shingles vaccine (50 years old and older)
• Vaccines against pneumonia (especially for people with chronic diseases)
• Hepatitis A/B vaccine (immunoassay before injection)
• tetanus vaccine (booster every 10 years)
  
  

Vaccines required in the elderly (60 years and older)

Older people have a weakened immune system. Risk of infectious complications The recommended vaccines are:

• Influenza Vaccine (Annual)
• Pneumococcal vaccine
• Shingles Vaccine
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Booster as directed)
• Tetanus vaccine

You should have regular check-ups and vaccine plans with your doctor.

Vaccination should be under the guidance of a doctor to ensure that all doses are received according to the age range and are suitable for each individual's health condition. If you are still not sure if you are fully vaccinated, you may not be able to do so. They can undergo counseling and initial immunological tests.

Conclusion: Fully vaccinated according to age Prevent diseases for life.

Planning vaccinations according to age range not only helps prevent acute diseases, but also reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases and severe infectious diseases in the future. Start taking care of yourself and your loved ones with "age-appropriate vaccines" from today.

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