Half Of U.S. Adults Not Getting Proper Vaccinations, Are You?

Nearly half of U.S. adults are not getting the proper vaccinations they need, according to nationwide data.  Are you one of them?

Government research shows a rise in whooping cough cases across the country due to fewer adults receiving their pertussis shots.  And nearly one million older adults a year get shingles, yet fewer than 10% actually get the recommended vaccine.

The low vaccination rate for grown-ups is a serious problem. Studies show more than 40,000 adults die each year from vaccine-preventable illnesses.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends the following immunizations for adults (over age 18):

Influenza -- all adults, every year
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (TdTdap) -- booster vaccine every 10 years
Zoster (Shingles) -- age 60 and over, 1 dose
Pneumonia -- over 65, 1 dose