We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. Vaccination is important because it not only protects the person receiving the vaccine, but also helps prevent the spread of certain diseases to those who are vulnerable; such as infants and young children, elderly, and those with chronic conditions and weakened immune systems. Unfortunately, many adults have not received the recommended vaccines, leaving themselves and their loved ones vulnerable to serious disease. You can earn .5 hour of vacation for receiving the flu shot and up to 1 hour of vacation for other recommended adult immunizations. See the Activity Menu for more details!
Here's what you can do to protect yourself and others:
- Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu shot every year. The seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu. It can take up to two weeks for the flu vaccine to become fully effective in your body. Get the flu shot now to be fully protected by the time flu outbreaks begin!
- Get the Tdap shot to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough. Everyone needs to get the Tdap shot once, and pregnant women need a dose during each pregnancy.
- Get a Td shot every 10 years to protect against tetanus and diphtheria.
- If you are 60 or older, get a shot to prevent shingles. Shingles causes a rash and can lead to pain that lasts for weeks or months.
- If you are 65 or older, get a shot to prevent pneumonia. This shot is sometimes called PPSV.
Take Action! Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in your family is up to date on their shots. To find out which shots adults and teenagers need visit HERE. If you have a child age 6 or younger, find out which shots your child needs HERE.
You can earn .5 hour of vacation for receiving the flu shot and up to 1 hour of vacation for other recommended adult immunizations. See the Activity Menu for more details!
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