Table of Contents
- 1 What is the difference between flu vaccine for over 65 and under 65?
- 2 What happens if you don’t get the Tdap while pregnant?
- 3 How much stronger is the senior flu shot?
- 4 What is the best flu vaccine for seniors?
- 5 How often should a senior get a pneumonia shot?
- 6 What are the two pneumonia shots for seniors?
- 7 What happens when a patient doesn’t show up to an appointment?
- 8 How can I encourage patients to take notes during office visits?
What is the difference between flu vaccine for over 65 and under 65?
In response to a regular flu shot, older people produce 50\% to 75\% fewer antibodies, which protect against the vaccine antigens, than do younger adults. Studies have found higher antibody levels in older adults who received high-dose flu vaccines than in those who received standard-dose flu vaccines.
What happens if you don’t get the Tdap while pregnant?
If you did not get a Tdap vaccine during pregnancy and have never received it before, you can get it after your baby is born. It will take about 2 weeks before your body develops protection (antibodies) in response to the vaccine.
How long should you wait to get a flu shot after having shingles?
There is no waiting period necessary between shingles vaccine and flu vaccine. You can find more info about shingles here.
What happens if you get pneumonia vaccine twice by mistake?
Getting it twice is not harmful. It’s a well-tolerated vaccine, with generally far fewer side effects than the Moderna vaccine you just took.
How much stronger is the senior flu shot?
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicated that the high-dose vaccine was 24\% more effective in preventing flu in adults 65 years and older relative to a standard-dose vaccine.
What is the best flu vaccine for seniors?
For 2021-2022, there are two influenza vaccines that are specifically approved for people aged 65 and older: Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent: This vaccine contains four times the amount of antigen, compared to Fluzone standard-dose. It is approved for adults age 65+.
Do fathers need Tdap?
The Tdap vaccination (a combination vaccination that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) is recommended for adolescents and adults — including dads, siblings, and grandparents — who will have contact with the infant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Is the Tdap vaccine mandatory while pregnant?
Do I need the Tdap vaccine when I’m pregnant? Yes, all moms-to-be should get the Tdap vaccine in the third trimester (between the 27th and 36th week) of every pregnancy for their health and the health of their babies.
How often should a senior get a pneumonia shot?
The pneumonia shot is especially recommended if you fall into one of these age groups: Younger than 2 years old: four shots (at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and then a booster between 12 and 15 months) 65 years old or older: two shots, which will last you the rest of your life.
What are the two pneumonia shots for seniors?
To prevent pneumococcal disease, there are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) and the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13).
What questions should I ask my doctor if I have pneumonia?
Some basic questions to ask the doctor include: 1 What is likely causing my symptoms? 2 What kinds of tests do I need? 3 What treatment do you recommend? 4 Will I need to be hospitalized? 5 I have other health conditions. How will my pneumonia affect them? 6 Are there any restrictions that I need to follow?
Can I go to school or work if I have pneumonia?
Don’t go back to school or work until after your temperature returns to normal and you stop coughing up mucus. Even when you start to feel better, be careful not to overdo it. Because pneumonia can recur, it’s better not to jump back into your routine until you are fully recovered. Ask your doctor if you’re not sure. Stay hydrated.
What happens when a patient doesn’t show up to an appointment?
Patient’s failure to keep appointments: Patients make appointments, then cancel them at the last minute, or don’t show up at all. From the provider’s perspective, that means a window of no income in addition to the fact that the patient isn’t getting the help they need.
How can I encourage patients to take notes during office visits?
If patients ask to record the visit, encourage them instead to take notes or to have a trusted family member or friend join them for the office visit to help take notes, remember information, and ask questions.