You never outgrow your need for shots. In addition to the vaccinations for adults shown below, your doctor may recommend others depending on your lifestyle, medical history and travel plans. Our Urgent Care Center teams are ready to assist you with you need immediate attention. For a list of Broward Health Urgent Care locations, visit BrowardHealth.org/UrgentCares.
INFLUENZA
WHO NEEDS IT:
Everyone
HOW OFTEN:
Annually
HEPATITIS A
WHO NEEDS IT:
Adults with an additional risk factor or another indication
HOW OFTEN:
2 or 3 doses depending on vaccine
HEPATITIS B
WHO NEEDS IT:
Adults with an additional risk factor or another indication
HOW OFTEN:
2 or 3 doses depending on vaccine
SHINGLES
WHO NEEDS IT:
Adults age 50 or older
HOW OFTEN:
2 or 3 doses depending on vaccine
PNEUMONIA
WHO NEEDS IT:
• People age 65 or older
• People with heart, lung or liver disease; alcoholism; diabetes; or people who smoke cigarettes
• People who have immunodeficiency disorders, chronic renal failure, or those infected with HIV
HOW OFTEN:
Dose frequency depends on age and vaccine history
TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA AND PERTUSSIS
WHO NEEDS IT:
Everyone
HOW OFTEN:
Booster shot every 10 years