Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 18 September 1997 — Page 29
The Muncie Times, September 18, Page 29 Vaccinations help all, regardless of age
INDIANAPOLIS,—Most people think of children when they hear immunizations mentioned. But they aren’t just for children. Adults need them, too, to keep healthy. “A young child receives several immunizations during the first few years of life to prevent a variety of harmful health conditions,” said Joseph Fox, medical director of M-Plan, one of Indiana’s largest health plans. “However, it is just as important to receive shots, or immunizations, as an adult to prevent the development of diseases such as tetanus.” As an adult, here are some of the more important immunizations you should receive: Diphtheria-Tetanus (DPT) Vaccine You shouy have received three
injections of this vaccine as a baby and another as a young child. To keep up your immunity to diphtheria and tetanus, you should have had a booster shot at age 15 and should receive another booster every 10 years after that. Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Although you should have received this immunization as a child, the Center for Disease Control recommends that you have a booster shot of MMR if you were bom in 1957 or later and received this vaccine before your first birthday. Also, you need a booster if you were bom in 1957 or later and received the vaccine betweenM963 and 1968. If either of these are true for you, check your medical records to see if you were re-vaccinated for school If von haven’t
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had two doses of the MMR vaccine or are unsure if you are immune to these diseases, contact your doctor. Influenza Vaccine According to the Center for Disease Control and guidelines approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, the following individuals are encouraged to receive an influenza, or “flu,” shot: • Any person over 6 months of age who, because of age or medical condition, is at an increased risk of developing complications from the flu. These include: A person over 65; Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities; Anyone with a chronic disorder of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including children with asthma; Anyone who has been required to receive regular medical follow-up or hospitalization in the past year due to a chronic significant health condition; and children or teen-agers, 6 months to 18 years, who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy because they are at risk for developing complications from the flu. • Health care workers and anyone else who is at risk of transmitting the influenza virus to a person who is high
risk for developing comphcations from the flu. • Anyone who would like to reduce his/her chances of becoming infected with influenza. There are also certain people who should check with their physicians before obtaining a flu shot. They include: Pregnant women; Children under the age of 3; Anyone who is allergic to eggs or egg products; Individuals with a high fever or the flu virus; or Anyone who has ever had an allergic reaction to a previous flu shot. “Because the flu season usually peaks between December and March,” said Fox, “it is best to be vaccinated in October or November to receive maximum protection.” Pneumococcal Vaccine The pneumococcal vaccine helps to prevent developing pneumococcal pneumonia. Most people should receive one injection at 65. However, those who are at high risk may receive a vaccine before 65 and then every 5 to 7 years. High-risk individuals include those with serious, chronic medical conditions or a person who does not have a spleen. Check with your doctor to determine your specific vaccination needs.
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