Immunization Care
Many senior living communities, including Southern Comfort Villa provide their residents with access to the vaccine and continue to enforce COVID-19 protocols to keep residents and staff safe. There are many reasons for seniors to get vaccinated:
- Our immune system weakens as we grow older
- Older adults are at higher risk of dying from vaccine-preventable illnesses
- Getting vaccinated helps protect babies and children who are too young for vaccines
- Getting our shots helps us protect immunocompromised people in the community
- Vaccines prevent illnesses that cause serious, life-changing complications
- Most vaccines are covered by Medicare or private insurance
As we get older, the protection we had from previous vaccination can decrease for some diseases. Getting another dose (called a booster) can increase our immunity to provide the best protection. By keeping up to date with vaccines, adults can prevent the spread of disease to those who may be more likely to get sick from them.