Prevention

Each winter, millions of people suffer from influenza—the flu. The flu virus infects the nose, throat, and lungs, and spreads from person to person through coughs and sneezes. The video explains why a flu shot is important to help prevent this illness, which can be life-threatening in older adults.

Watch this video to learn about COVID-19 booster shots, including CDC recommendations, common side effects, and how you can schedule your booster.

Watch this video to learn about the two types of tests used to diagnose COVID-19 PCR and Rapid tests.

Understand what a vaccine is and how it works to protect you, as well as those around you, from the germs that are all around us.

Watch this video to learn about RSV and the importance of getting the vaccine if you're age 60 or older.

Watch this to understand the importance of staying up-to-date on your vaccinations, including boosters.

Watch this video for tips to prepare for a vaccine and what to expect after you get vaccinated.

Watch this to understand the importance of receiving immunization boosters as recommended.

Understand that there are disease causing germs all around us, but you can be protected from many of them by being vaccinated. Also, learn how a vaccine works in the body and recognize the importance of staying up to date with all of your vaccines.

Learn how pneumococcal bacteria spread and the different types of illnesses an infection can cause. Also, understand that the best way to be protected is to be vaccinated and that most people need two vaccines to fully prevent all types of the disease.

Learn that Tdap stands for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis and how each may be contracted and affect the body. Understand that vaccination is best for staying protected and that you may receive a Td booster for tetanus and diphtheria every ten years.

Learn that Td stands for tetanus and diphtheria and how each may enter and affect the body. Understand that the best way to continually protect yourself from both tetanus and diphtheria is to get the booster every 10 years.

Learn the cause of shingles and how it affects the body. Understand who should and should not receive this vaccine, its effectiveness, and that the best way to prevent shingles is to be vaccinated.

Watch this clip to learn how hepatitis B spreads and the health problems it can cause. Also, understand that everyone is at risk for hepatitis B; however, some are at greater risk, and that the best way to protect yourself against it is to be vaccinated.

Shingles is also called herpes zoster. It's a painful skin rash caused by the herpes zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox.

Recombinant zoster (shingles) vaccine can prevent shingles. Shingles (also called herpes zoster, or just zoster) is a painful skin rash, usually with blisters.

Td vaccine can prevent tetanus and diphtheria. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria spreads from person to person.

Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.

A tetanus shot is given to protect you from an infection with the tetanus bacteria. If you have never had a tetanus vaccination, 3 shots are needed to fully protect you.