ThinkingWithMyDeac
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Figured the best place to put this is the Tunnels. I was sent a report today that reminded me the importance of this topic. This also isn't the usual vaccinate your kids plea but instead the vaccinate yourself as an adult. Immunity wanes overtime for many different things as all vaccines are not created equal and the report I'm looking at has abysmal vaccination rates in adults.
The vaccination rate for all adults over 19 years of age for influenza is 43.2%. Pneumococcal vaccination is 20.3% overall and 61.3% over the age of 65. Overall for Tetanus 62.2%, pertussis 20.1%, HepA 9%, HepB 24.5%, shingles 27.9%, HPV 19-26yr olds 40%.
Most people probably don't think about vaccines except for with children but as an adult you have the power to protect yourself and others. The rates are awful and it's completely our own doing from individuals, to government, to healthcare workers. Figured a different topic and a PSA in the midst of all this election crap.
The vaccination rate for all adults over 19 years of age for influenza is 43.2%. Pneumococcal vaccination is 20.3% overall and 61.3% over the age of 65. Overall for Tetanus 62.2%, pertussis 20.1%, HepA 9%, HepB 24.5%, shingles 27.9%, HPV 19-26yr olds 40%.
Most people probably don't think about vaccines except for with children but as an adult you have the power to protect yourself and others. The rates are awful and it's completely our own doing from individuals, to government, to healthcare workers. Figured a different topic and a PSA in the midst of all this election crap.