Recommended Vaccines for Women

There are a number of vaccines recommended for women depending on their age, lifestyle, and medical history. Some of the recommended vaccines for women include:

1. HPV vaccine: This vaccine is recommended for women aged 9-45 to prevent certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause cervical cancer and other types of cancer.
2. Flu vaccine: The flu vaccine is recommended for all women aged 6 months and older to protect against the flu.
3. Tdap vaccine: The Tdap vaccine is recommended for pregnant women during each pregnancy to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) and to pass on some protection to the newborn.
4. MMR vaccine: The MMR vaccine is recommended for women who were born after 1957 and who have not had measles, mumps, or rubella or have not been vaccinated.
5. Varicella vaccine: The varicella vaccine is recommended for women who have not had chickenpox or who have not been vaccinated.
6. Hepatitis A and B vaccines: These vaccines are recommended for women who are at risk of exposure to hepatitis A or B.
7. Pneumococcal vaccine: This vaccine is recommended for women who are 65 years and older, or younger if they have certain medical conditions.

It is important for women to talk to their healthcare provider about which vaccines they need and when they should receive them.