Vaccines ko log “childhood” ka topic samajh ke adults phase me completely bhool jaate hain. Reality me kuch important vaccines bade logo ke liye bhi relevant hain—especially jinke pass chronic illnesses hain, ya jo high-risk category me aate hain.
Common examples:
- Tetanus + diphtheria booster har 10 saal me. Injury, cuts ke case me updated status important hai.
- Flu (influenza) shot har saal, specially elderly, pregnant women, heart/lung disease wale.
- Hepatitis B high-risk occupations, healthcare workers, ya jinko earlier nahi laga, unke liye.
- Pneumococcal vaccines certain age/conditions ke liye.
- HPV younger adults me cervical and some other cancers risk reduce karne ke liye (as per guidelines).
Kaun se vaccines kab zaroori hain, ye desh ki guidelines, age, medical history, aur risk factors pe depend karta hai. Best approach apne doctor se “adult vaccination status” specifically discuss karna hai.
Travel ke time bhi kuch destinations ke liye special shots (like yellow fever, typhoid etc.) needed hote hain. Last-minute plan se pehle yeh bhi check kar lena chahiye.
Vaccination sirf bacho ki responsibility nahi; adults ka immune record bhi regularly update hona chahiye, especially agar hum elderly parents aur apne chhote bacho ko indirect protection dena chahte hain.