Vaccines protect against serious and potentially fatal infections–and they aren't just for children. There are a wide variety of vaccines that can help you stay healthy in your 20s, 30, 40s, and beyond. Vaccines can help your immune system to stay primed to fight off germs as you age and can even prevent some types of cancer.
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