Vaccines minimize risks of disease by helping your body’s defense system to build protection. Your immune system strengthens when you get vaccines and protects you from getting certain diseases.

Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza through Vaccines 2021-22

The updates for 2021-22 are the recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices regarding the influenza vaccine in the US. They recommend routine influenza vaccination for all ages of people from 6 months onwards.

Childhood Vaccination Schedule 2021

Below are the essential vaccines for children according to CDC guidelines:

Sixteen vaccines with multiple doses and specific ages and times are critical from birth to 18 years. The recommended vaccines for children include: 

• COVID-19 vaccine
• Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
• Pneumococcal (PCV)
• Poliovirus (IPV)
• Influenza (annual flu shot)
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap “booster” for adolescents)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
• Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
• Hepatitis A (Hep A)
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
• Meningococcal (MenACWY)
• Meningococcal B (MenB)
• Rotavirus
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Recommended Vaccines for Adult 2021

According to CDC, below are the recommended vaccines for people aged 19 years and older. All adults require the seasonal flu (Influenza) vaccine and Tdap vaccine. Moreover, suppose you suffer from any particular condition like Asplenia, Type 1, or Type Diabetes. In that case, you need to get a vaccine accordingly. 

Let’s take a look at the list of essential vaccines for adults.

• COVID-19 vaccine
• Influenza live attenuated (LAIV4) 
• Influenza inactivated (IIV) or
•  Influenza recombinant (RIV4
• Zoster recombinant (RZV)   
• Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (VAR) 
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap or Td)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV23) 
• Hepatitis A (HepA) 
• Hepatitis B (HepB) 
• Meningococcal A, C, W, Y (MenACWY) 
• Meningococcal B (MenB) 
• Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) 
• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) 

Preventive Strategies by CDC to Stay Healthy 

CDC recommends following preventive strategies to live healthily.

• Take a healthy diet, including vegetables, lean meat, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products.
• You can use water instead of sugary or alcoholic drinks to minimize calories and stay healthy. 
• Get moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 20 minutes a day. Besides, do strengthening activities at least two days each week. 
• Save yourself from the scorching heat of sunlight. You can prefer wearing long sleeves, a hat, sunglasses, and use sunscreen. 
• Get proper sleep every day. You must sleep at least 7 hours daily. 
• Avoid using tobacco. 
• Use fluoride to brush your teeth twice a day

All in all, the above vaccinations are equally imperative for everyone. Stay healthy by getting vaccinations on time. Move to book vaccination at a local urgent care center or walk-in clinic today.