According to Dr. Yathish G.C., Lead Consultant - Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital vaccinations are important for adults, especially those at high risk of infections. A common misconception is that vaccinations are only necessary for children. This is not true, and adults also need to be up-to-date on their vaccinations.

There are several groups of people who are at high risk of infections and who should therefore get vaccinated. These groups include:

People over 50 or 60 years old
People who are taking immunosuppressive medications
People who are taking steroids

How do Vaccines work?

Vaccinations work by exposing the body to a weakened or inactive form of a virus or bacteria. This helps the body develop immunity to the infection, so that if the person is exposed to the real virus or bacteria in the future, they will be less likely to get sick.

For further information, consult our experts at Aster Whitefield Hospital.

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