Older Adults Urged to Stay Up to Date on Immunizations

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is recommending that older adults stay up to date on immunizations, especially the flu vaccine, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reports the Beaver County Times . "Older adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date because immunity from the vaccines can wear off as they age, making them vulnerable to sickness and disease," said Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres. "It is especially important for seniors with chronic health conditions, like diabetes, asthma, or heart disease to stay up to date on their vaccinations and learn which inoculations are covered by their healthcare insurance." The department advises all older adults to get vaccinated for flu, and for adults 65 and older to receive shots for tetanus, diphtheria, and neumococcal polysaccharide. Furthermore, adults 60 and older are recommended to get inoculated for shingles.