As a pharmacist, let me add that your doctor is just passing on the recommendations of the CDC (Center for Disease Control). I believe that the recommendation is for those over 65. I also recommend the shingles vaccine for anyone that has ever had chicken pox, and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) if you have children that are about to have children of their own. There is a pertussis (whooping cough) epidemic in some parts of the country, so if you are going to be around a newborn or infant, I recommend Tdap.
Last edited by BarryRX; 04-29-2012 at 04:36 PM.
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