Healthy Habits After You Hit 40

Ask Your Doctor About Immunizations

The National Institutes of Health recommends that adults receive a flu vaccine every year as well as a tetanus-diphtheria booster vaccination every 10 years. If you have certain medical conditions like diabetes, your doctor may recommend other vaccinations.

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January 27, 2014

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July 1, 2014