The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has released the 2007-2008 recommended immunization schedules for adults in the US.
The schedule includes 11 different types of vaccines for adults, including:
* Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Td/Tdap)
* Human papillomavirus (HPV)
* Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
* Influenza
* Herpes zoster (shingles)
Key changes in this year's recommendations include:
* Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination is recommended for all adults that have no apparent immunity to the virus
* Zoster (shingles) vaccination is advised for all adults 60 years of age and older, regardless of whether they have had a prior shingles episode
* HPV vaccine is recommended for women over the age of 26, who have not already completed the three-dose series
It is recommended that flu vaccination be administered to anyone with the following medical conditions:
* Chronic disorders of the cardiovascular or pulmonary systems, including asthma
* Chronic metabolic diseases, such as diabetes
* Renal or hepatic dysfunction
* Immunosuppression, including suppression caused by medications or HIV
* Pregnancy during flu season
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