Immunization is one of the most beneficial and cost effective disease prevention measures. Successes of immunization include worldwide eradication of smallpox, control of poliomyelitis with hopes of eradication, and elimination of measles and rubella.

Although childhood immunization programs have been very successful, adult immunization is a neglected and under publicized issue in India. Protection from childhood vaccines also wears off over time so adults need additional doses of certain vaccines to stay protected.

Adults need vaccinations to boost efficacy of childhood vaccines, aid immunity for newer comorbidities and afford protection when immunity is suppressed due to acquired illnesses. As adults, you may not have gotten some of the newer vaccines that are now available. Some viruses, like the virus that causes the flu, can change over time. You may be at increased risk for diseases based on travel plans, your job, or health conditions.

Some vaccines are recommended only for adults, who are more at risk for certain diseases — like shingles.

Vaccination for adults is truly the need of the hour. With travel becoming more and more frequent and common, adult vaccination is necessary to prevent and protect against diseases that may be contracted from various other geographies.

The adult immunization centre will provide knowledge about the various adult vaccinations, make them available both at the centre and at your place of work, maintaining strict cold chain systems to keep the vaccines effective.These vaccinations will provide protection for several years if not for life, against typhoid, jaundice, chicken-pox, pneumococcal infections etc. Vaccination follow-up services and recalls for booster doses will be provided.

The travel clinic will cater to all travel-related health needs including mandatory vaccinations like Polio, Meningococcal and recommended vaccines, tailor-made for various destinations. Prophylactic medicines, advice on likely infections and health problems at the destinations and point of contact in case of illness will all be provided.

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