So, let’s talk about why vaccines are vital for adults and which ones you should be getting for better health…
While vaccines have heavily faced skepticism, there’s no denying the countless lives they’ve saved over the years. Whether you call it a jab or you think there’s a worldwide conspiracy behind it, we’re going to keep doing it to lessen the risks viruses pose on our life and health.
But here’s the thing—many people still believe vaccines are only for kids or that they aren’t as essential once we’re adults.
That simply isn’t true; that’s why in this episode, we’ll cover the essential vaccines every adult should consider getting, why they matter, and how they help prevent serious health complications down the line.
So, whether you’re catching up on missed vaccines, looking to stay proactive, or just want to be informed, join us in this episode as we enumerate vaccines you should consider getting as an adult.
Why you need to check this episode:
- Learn about the importance and life-saving power of vaccines;
- Understand why you need to be updated with vaccinations and/or boosters, especially as an adult; and
- Discover a list of vaccines you should get as an adult to lessen the risks of illnesses and health concerns
“If you’re an adult, you got to get your [shots]. No excuses. It is time to take care of yourself, and getting your vaccinations is an adult thing to do.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction: The life-saving benefits of vaccines and the need for adults to stay updated on vaccinations
01:49 – General Importance of Vaccination: “The older we get, the more we need protection from diseases out there…”
03:07 – 1) COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters: To combat the COVID-19 virus and its new variants
05:04 – 2) Influenza Vaccine: To prevent hospitalizations and severe illness due to flu
06:07 – 3) Tdap Vaccine: To be protected against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)
07:17 – 4) MMR Vaccine: To prevent outbreaks of measles, mumps, and rubella
09:04 – 5) Pneumococcal Vaccine: To be protected against pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections
10:35 – 6) Varicella Vaccine: To prevent chickenpox, which can cause discomfort and complications in adults
12:58 – 7) Shingles Vaccine: To avoid painful outbreaks in adulthood and long-term complications
Quotes:
“The older we get, the more we need protecting from diseases out here, and the less we can afford getting a disease and letting our body fight through it.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“These are things that we can reduce risk—and not 100%, before any of my anti-vaxxers hop into my comments—but it does reduce the risk significantly enough that I would rather take my chance of dealing with the disease after I got vaccinated than dealing with the disease not being vaccinated. That’s like, I got to run into a burning building, [and] I’d rather have all of my firefighter equipment on before versus running into the burning building, get burnt, come back, and deal with all of the sequelae of being burnt in that burning building.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“If you’re a kid and your parents did not want to vaccinate you because of misinformation or disinformation, I understand that you got the short-end on the stick on that one. But once you become an adult, it’s back on you…You can actually do blood tests to check for titers and everything. So, if you don’t remember or you don’t know if your parents did it, there’s blood tests that we can check to see what are the levels of these titers that should be in your body, letting us know you are immune to these things…So, go to your doctor [and] find that out.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
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