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Vaccination

Older adults are more susceptible to certain kinds of ailments such as the flu, pneumonia or shingles. Our resources provide evidence-based information about vaccines including those for seasonal influenza. Talk with your doctor to make sure you get the vaccines that are right for you.

'Tis the season... Have you had your flu shot yet?
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  • Evidence Summary

    Vaccines for preventing herpes zoster in older adults.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2023)
  • Evidence Summary

    Vaccines for preventing herpes zoster in older adults.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2019)
  • Evidence Summary

    Taking probiotic or prebiotic supplements before receiving specific influenza vaccines can improve the protective effects of the vaccines in adults

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Nutrients (2017)
  • Evidence Summary

    Interventions to increase influenza vaccination rates of those 60 years and older in the community.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2018)
  • Evidence Summary

    Influenza vaccine for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2018)
  • Evidence Summary

    Vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy adults.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2018)
  • Evidence Summary

    Vaccines for preventing influenza in the elderly.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2018)
  • Evidence Summary

    Pneumococcal vaccines for preventing pneumonia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2017)
  • Evidence Summary

    Vaccines for preventing herpes zoster in older adults.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2016)
  • Evidence Summary

    Flu vaccines lower risk of pneumonia and death among older adults living in care

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (2014)
  • Evidence Summary

    Interventions to increase influenza vaccination rates of those 60 years and older in the community

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2014)
  • Evidence Summary

    Vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy adults.

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2014)
  • Evidence Summary

    Flu vaccine reduces cardiovascular events

    Rating 4 out of 5 stars
    JAMA (2013)
  • Blog Post

    Probing probiotics: 3 evidence-based benefits related to their use

    From digestive to respiratory health, research highlights the potential benefits of probiotics.
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    Rolling out the COVID-19 vaccines (Part 3): the need for open, transparent and tailored communication

    Decision-makers are also facing the challenge of communicating to the public about their vaccination plans, and the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. This is particularly challenging in a context where new information (and misinformation) about COVID-19 vaccines is emerging on a daily basis.
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    Rolling out the COVID-19 vaccines (Part 2): Allocating vaccines and necessary equipment equitably

    After months of waiting, vaccination campaigns have finally started in order to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. While health systems are used to running vaccination campaigns, the global COVID-19 pandemic raises many challenges. In a context of a limited supply of vaccine doses, who should be prioritized and on what grounds?
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    Rolling out the COVID-19 vaccines (Part 1): Securing and distributing a reliable supply of vaccines

    After months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is hope on the horizon with the approval and start of the roll-out of several vaccines. The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines is arguably one of the largest health-system initiatives ever conducted. This blog post is the first in a series which examine evidence and experiences from Canada and other countries about the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.
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    Help flu shots stick with prebiotics and probiotics?

    Preventing the flu is top-of-mind for many people during flu season. Supplementation with prebiotics or probiotics may be one way to enhance the flu shot’s protective effects.
  • Blog Post

    The shingles vaccine: Should you get it?

    Shingles is a painful condition that can attack anyone who has ever had chicken pox, but is most likely to strike older adults and others with weakened immune systems. Vaccines are available that cut the chance of getting shingles. Is vaccination worth it? Dr. Mark Loeb provides a professional view and shingles patient Jean shares her personal experience.
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    'Tis the season... Have you had your flu shot yet?

    It’s quick, easily available, virtually painless and the first line of attack against a nasty bout of flu. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone and is particularly critical for those with weakened or compromised immune systems such as older adults living in long-term care facilities.
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