Doctors Recommend Four Essential Vaccines for Adults Over 60

The Association of Physicians of India recommends four core vaccines for adults over 60 or those with comorbidities: Influenza, Pneumococcal, Tdap, and COVID-19 boosters.

Delhi has recorded 2,602 influenza cases this year, with H1N1 identified as the dominant subtype, prompting health experts to emphasize vaccination to prevent severe complications and hospitalizations.

Doctors advise that the PCV20 vaccine is the preferred option for pneumococcal protection, while Tdap boosters should be administered every 10 years to maintain immunity against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.