What vaccines should be given, and at what age? The vaccination schedule answers these questions. Updated regularly, it indicates recommended vaccinations from birth to old age. Taking stock of your own vaccines, especially as an adult, allows you to check that you are well protected and up to date with your boosters.
1. What is the vaccination schedule?
The vaccination schedule is the reference document which specifies the recommended vaccinations according to age and situations. Established by health authorities, it is updated each year based on knowledge. It concerns all age groups, not just children.
2. Vaccinations at every age
| Period | Vaccine issues |
|---|---|
| Early childhood | Vaccinations base |
| Childhood, adolescence | Reminders, HPV |
| Adulthood | Reminders (dTP in particular) |
| Seniors | Flu, shingles, pneumococcus |
Every stage of life has its vaccinations. As adults, we often forget the reminders that are necessary to maintain protection.
3. Take stock of your vaccines
Checking your vaccination record allows you to identify due boosters or missing vaccines. In the event of a lost or incomplete notebook, the doctor can offer a make-up. A health check-up is a good opportunity to take stock of this.
- Find your vaccination record
- Check your reminders with a professional
- Take advantage of a check-up to take stock
4. Who can help me?
The attending physician, but also the pharmacist and nurse, can check and update vaccinations. Some vaccines can now be made in pharmacies. If in doubt, do not hesitate to seek advice.
Staying up to date with your vaccinations is a simple and effective preventive measure, valid at any age.
💡 tips to remember
- The vaccination schedule specifies the recommended vaccinations according to age and situations, and it is updated each year.
- It concerns all age groups, not just children: as adults, we often forget the boosters.
- I check my vaccination record to spot the due reminders or missing vaccines.
- In the event of a lost or incomplete card, the doctor can offer a suitable catch-up.
- Doctor, pharmacist and nurse can check and update my vaccinations: a check-up is a good opportunity.
