Adult Immunization Information

The West Virginia Immunization Program is committed to not only keeping our children healthy but our adults, too.  As adults, we have to take responsibility for our own health.  Oftentimes, this means we need to check with our health care providers to ensure our vaccinations are current.  Prevention begins with a simple question -- Am I protected?  We have some links below that will help you learn about the vaccinations available for you.  If you have any questions about any of the following immunizations, please contact your doctor or your local health department.

2007 Adult Immunization Schedule

All of West Virginia's local (county) health departments offer immunization against tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap), pneumococcal and influenza. Additionally, the following local health departments offer immunization against shingles for persons 60 years and older: Cabell-Huntington, Kanawha-Charleston, and Mercer.

   Contact your local health department to schedule an appointment.

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Why might some adults need vaccines?

Some adults incorrectly assume that the vaccines they received as children will protect them for

the rest of their lives. Generally this is true, except that:

• Some adults were not fully vaccinated as children

• Newer vaccines were not available when some adults were children

• As we age, we become more susceptible to serious disease caused by common infections (e.g., flu, pneumococcus)

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WVDHHR Immunization Program

350 Capitol Street Room 125

Charleston, West Virginia 25301-3715

(304) 558-2188  --   In West Virginia Toll Free 1-800-642-3634

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Last Updated: June 4, 2008