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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): The HPV vaccine is recommended for women
through age 26 and for men through age 21. Immunocompromised (including those
HIV positive) and men who have sex with men (MSM) can receive the vaccine through
age 26.
Were you vaccinated as a child?
Some adults may not have received all of their childhood vaccines. Talk to your doctor or
health care provider if you are unsure about your immunization history. You may need the
following vaccinations:
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Measles, Mumps and Rubella: The MMR vaccine is recommended for individuals who
do not have any documentation of vaccination or laboratory blood work confirming
immunity.
• Varicella: Also known as chickenpox. The chickenpox vaccine is recommended for
adults who were not previously vaccinated and do not have any documentation of
vaccination or laboratory blood work confirming immunity.
• Meningococcal: The meningitis vaccine is highly recommended for college aged
students, military personnel, those with damaged or removed spleens, terminal
complement pathway deficiency and international travelers.
• Hepatitis A: This hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for adults who live in
communities with high rates of hepatitis A, use street drugs, are international travelers,
have long-term liver disease and men who have sex with men (MSM).
• Hepatitis B: The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for adults who were not previously
vaccinated and do not have any documentation of vaccination or laboratory blood work
confirming immunity.
• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): The Hib vaccine might be given to adults before
surgery to remove the spleen, following a bone marrow transplant or for those with
sickle cell disease or HIV/AIDS.
Keeping a record of your vaccines
The New York State Immunization Information System, (NYSIIS) is a free, web-based
statewide immunization registry. NYSIIS collects and stores immunization records of all
New Yorkers. NYSIIS offers you a complete, accurate, secure, real-time immunization record
that is easily accessible by any of your health care providers. Immunizations administered
to adults 19 and older may be included in NYSIIS – with your consent. Ask your health care
provider to make sure all your vaccine information is documented in NYSIIS.
Sources:
Immunization Action Coalition http://www.vaccineinformation.org/adults/
CDC https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/index.html
ImmuNYze NY http://www.immunyze.org/about-immunyze/
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Adviser a publication of LeadingAge New York | Spring 2017