Access to high-quality information, preventative care, and treatments for all are at the heart of health equity. In 2020, Healthy Savannah’s work concentrated on more access to, and awareness and acceptance of, flu and COVID-19 vaccines. In the next five years, we will broaden the scope to include the Pneumonia, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Shingles, and the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. These vaccines will contribute to the health and well-being of African American and Hispanic people living in low-wealth areas in Chatham County.
I’m Grown! Why do adults need vaccinations?
After years of working to protect us from disease, our immune systems weaken as we age and are less able to resist certain viruses and bacteria. Adults with serious or chronic health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and cancer, are at even greater risk.
Vaccines keep our immune system in shape to fight off infections. It’s important to keep our vaccines up to date to protect ourselves, our families, places of worship, coworkers, and our communities, especially as we get older.
All adults need:
- COVID-19 vaccine every time it is updated
- Influenza (flu) every year
- And a tetanus shot, which either combines tetanus and diptheria (Td) or tetanus, diptheria and pertussis (Tdap).
Because of age, occupation, health condition and other factors, you may need additional vaccinations. Your doctor or pharmacists and the resources below can help.
What Vaccines Do I Need?
Click the link to take the Adult Vaccination Quiz:
One-Stop Adult Immunization Resource
Adult Vaccine Schedule:
Covid-19
Bridge Access Program
Community Health Advocates
RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Shingles
Pneumonia
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