Adult Vaccinations & Preventive Respiratory Care
Key Takeaways
- Vaccinations are mandatory for adults above 50 years to ensure respiratory health.
- Prevention is better than cure: vaccines reduce the risk of ventilator support and hospitalization.
- Dental hygiene is intrinsically linked to respiratory health; treat gum infections early.
Vaccinations are often thought of as only for children, but they are mandatory for adults above 50 years for respiratory health. The Influenza virus is the most common cause of chest infections and hospital admissions in this demographic.
Essential Vaccines
The older the patient, the higher the risk of needing Ventilator support if an infection is not identified early. More use of a ventilator often correlates with a poorer quality of life thereafter. Therefore, we recommend:
- Vaxiflu Trivalent: A once-a-year intramuscular injection to reduce infection severity.
- Pneumonia Vaccinations: Highly recommended for patients above 50 and children with frequent chest infections or immunity issues.
The Dental Connection
Dental and gum infections are main reasons for tonsil infections, teeth pain, and bad breath. With the quality of dental care in India being on-par with other countries (and the cheapest rates globally), there is no excuse for poor DENTAL hygiene. Get monthly checkups if you have dental issues, or at least once every 6 months if you brush daily.
"Prevention is ALWAYS better than cure. Lesser the brushing, the more frequent the checkups must be."
