Adult Vaccines Medical Reference

Arexvy is a vaccine. Here’s how is prevents RSV infection.

Mpox (monkeypox) spreads if you come in close contact to an infected person or animal. To control the outbreak, the FDA has approved two vaccines. Here’s a guide on mpox vaccine, who needs it, how to get it, what to expect.

Discover how variolation was used to prevent the spread of smallpox. Learn the steps and risks involved with this medical technique and how it was replaced with the smallpox vaccination.

Ring vaccination is a vaccination strategy that health experts use to reduce the spread of a disease. Find out how it works.

What is natural immunity? Is it active or passive? How does vaccine-induced immunity work? Here’s what to know about your body’s defense system.

DNA vaccines use part of the genes of a virus or bacteria to help your immune system fight diseases. Learn more about what these vaccines are and how they work.

The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) helps the CDC and FDA spot possible safety problems with vaccines licensed in the U.S. Learn more about how it works.

SIRVA stands for shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Here’s what you need to know about this rare injury, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

For most vaccinations, you need more than one shot for the best protection against disease. Learn more about vaccine boosters and why you need them.

It's important to treat whooping cough (pertussis) early in your illness to keep the illness from getting worse. Learn about antibiotics that fight your infection and find out what you can do at home to prevent whooping cough from spreading to your family.

Learn the symptoms of whooping cough and find out how your doctor will confirm that you have the disease.

People 50 and older can protect their health by getting certain vaccines and screenings. Find out which ones you need and what to ask your doctor.

Find out the differences between active and passive immunity, pros and cons of each, examples, and more.

Mumps was once a common childhood virus. But can adults get it, too? Learn what might put you at risk and how you can reduce your chances of getting this once-common infection.

Some people should protect their health by getting a pneumonia vaccine. Find out if you’re at risk for pneumonia because of your age, illness or injury.

Planning a trip to India? WebMD lets you know which vaccines you’ll need and why.

The tetanus vaccine is an important step in preventing tetanus, which leads to severely painful spasms. Understand who should get the vaccine and when.

WebMD provides a vaccine schedule for adults that includes the key immunizations you should get.

WebMD explains flu shots and flu nasal spray for adults, including who should get them, when, and the benefits and side effects of influenza vaccines.

WebMD explains the MMR vaccine for adults, including who should get it and possible side effects.

Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against three potentially life-threatening bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough).

WebMD explains the meningococcal vaccine for adults, including who should get it, why, and possible side effects.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Learn how some adults can get a vaccination to protect themselves.

Should you get the hepatitis A vaccine? It may be a good idea. Learn more from WebMD about getting vaccinated as an adult, including the benefits and possible side effects.

Learn more from WebMD about the adult chickenpox vaccine, including its benefits and side effects.

The nasal flu vaccine sounds like a safe bet for anyone who’s scared of needles, but it’s not for everyone. Find out if it could work for you.

Flu shots are a good idea, especially before the winter holidays. WebMD provides you with a handy tip sheet about the flu vaccine.

Which vaccines should you consider before international travel? WebMD provides a summary of what you'll need to stay healthy abroad.

Adults need immunizations, too. Find out which ones you may need.

Learn more from WebMD about which vaccines are safe and which are not for pregnant women.

Learn more about the potential side effects of the smallpox vaccine.