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Vaccines are part of preventive care that adults need to avoid getting diseases. Here are the seven vaccines that every adult needs to get, but they often forget.
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The virus mutates at a fast pace, so an annual flu shot is your best defence against seasonal strains.
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Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) protection is needed, as it fades over time; adults need a booster every 10 years to stay safe.
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If you have had chickenpox, the virus is already sleeping in your body; adults over 50 need to get the shingles vaccine.
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This vaccine isn't just for the elderly; adults with certain chronic conditions or those over 65 should get it.
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The human papillomavirus vaccine has been approved for adults up to the age of 45 and is critical for cancer prevention.
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Many adults missed this series before it became a standard childhood requirement to protect their liver from chronic infection.
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The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is needed if you were born between 1957 and 1989; as the version fades over time, a quick blood test is needed to determine if you need a dose.
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