Adults Beware--New Vaccine Guidelines Released

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FYI PLEASE BE SURE TO READ. . . Additional comments found on the link below. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/11/10/adults-beware-new-vaccine-guidelines-released.aspx Adults Beware -- New Vaccine Guidelines Released The Advisory

Committee on Immunization Practices, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has released the 2007-2008 recommended immunization schedules for adults in the US.The schedule includes 11 different types of vaccines for adults, including: Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Td/Tdap) Human papillomavirus (HPV) Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Influenza Herpes zoster (shingles) Key changes in this year's recommendations include: Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination is recommended for all adults that have no apparent immunity to the virus Zoster (shingles) vaccination is advised for all adults 60 years of age and older,

regardless of whether they have had a prior shingles episode HPV vaccine is recommended for women over the age of 26, who have not already completed the three-dose series It is recommended that flu vaccination be administered to anyone with the following medical conditions: Chronic disorders of the cardiovascular or pulmonary systems, including asthma Chronic metabolic diseases, such as diabetes Renal or hepatic dysfunction Immunosuppression, including suppression caused by medications or HIV Pregnancy during flu season Sources: Reuters October 18, 2007 Annals of Internal Medicine October 18, 2007; 147(10) (Free Full-Text Guidelines)