Which Vaccine is right for you?
We are currently vaccinating off the Massachusetts Department of Health recommendations, particularly those in high risk categories (https://www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/clinical-care/underlying-conditions.html) and 65 & Over. (WE VACCINATE 12 YEARS AND OLDER ONLY)
CDC recommends the flu vaccine for everyone aged 6 months and older (WE VACCINATE 9 YEARS AND OLDER ONLY), with special emphasis on older adults, pregnant women, young children, and people with chronic health conditions who are at higher risk for complications.
The shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is recommended for adults aged 50 and older, as well as adults 19 years and older who have weakened immune systems due to disease or therapy, to prevent shingles and related complications.
The CDC advises the RSV vaccine for adults ages 60 – 74 who are at risk of severe RSV and everyone ages 75 and older.
The CDC recommends pneumonia vaccines for all adults 50 and older, and for younger adults and children with certain health conditions, such as chronic heart, lung, or kidney disease, or those with weakened immune systems. (WE VACCINATE ADULTS ONLY).