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Are there vaccines that protect adults against communicable diseases?

April 26, 2017adults COMMUNICABLE diseases protect vaccines

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Are there vaccines that protect adults against communicable diseases?

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Yes. Immunizations are available that protect adults against: • Diphtheria. • Hepatitis A. • Hepatitis B. • Human papillomavirus (HPV). • Influenza (flu). • Measles. • Mumps. • Pertussis (whooping cough). • Pneumococcal disease. • Rubella (German measles). • Shingles (herpes zoster). • Tetanus (lockjaw). • Varicella (chickenpox). Consult your health care provider or local health department to find out which immunizations are recommended for you.