The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone stay up to date with their vaccinations, and adults 50 and over are no exception. Vaccines Every Older Adults Needs Flu: every year Shingles: 2 doses, starting at age 50 Td or Tdap: booster every 10 years Pneumococcal: 1 dose of each type, starting at age 65 Vaccines You May Need Depending on Your Health History and Other Factors Pneumococcal, under age 65: one or both types Meningococcal: one or both of each type, in rare cases Hib: 1 to 3 doses, depending on health condition Vaccines You May Need if You Didn’t Get Them as a Child Td or Tdap: 1 dose, then booster every 10 years Chickenpox: 2 doses Hepatitis A: 2 or 3 doses, depending upon vaccine type Hepatitis B: 3 doses These are standard guidelines. It’s important that you speak with your primary care physician about the immunizations that are right for you. You can also visit the CDC’s website for a full list of vaccinations by age group.