Adult vaccination remains low; elderly miss cover against flu and shingles
Despite vaccines being available to prevent several infections that can be particularly serious for older people, adult immunisation remains low in India. Influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles are…
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Despite vaccines being available to prevent several infections that can be particularly serious for older people, adult immunisation remains low in India. Influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles are among the key vaccine-preventable illnesses that pose a risk to older people, but studies point to poor awareness and low uptake of these vaccines.
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