Which Vaccinations do Adults need?

Vaccine From the age of 18 From the age of 60
Tetanus (T) A (N if applicable) e
Diphtheria (T) A (N if applicable) e
Pertussis (T) A3e (N if applicable)
Poliomyelitis (T) N if applicable
Pneumococcus Streptococcus pneumoniae (T). SgOne-time vaccination with polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23)Repeat vaccinations with PPSV23 at least 6 years apart.
Measles (L) for those born after 1970. S f
Rubella (L) (♀ of childbearing age). N1, N2
Varicella (L) for seronegative women of childbearing potential N1, N2
Herpes zoster G1h, G2h
Influenza (T) S (annual)Annual vaccination with the antigen combination recommended by WHONote: WHO and STIKO currently recommend the use of quadrivalent influenza attenuated vaccine.

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  • T = dead vaccine
  • A = booster vaccination
  • N = booster vaccination
  • S = standard vaccination
e Td booster vaccination every 10 years. Next due Td vaccination once as Tdap or, if indicated, as Tdap-IPV combination vaccination.
f Single vaccination with an MMR vaccine for all persons born after 1970 ≥ 18 years of age with unclear vaccination status, no vaccination, or only one vaccination in childhood
g Vaccination with the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine.
h Vaccinate twice with adjuvanted herpes zoster to vaccine at intervals of at least 2 to a maximum of 6 months.