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Adult Vaccination Tracker
Most adults skip the boosters they should be getting. Td/Tdap every 10 years, HPV through age 26 (45 with shared decision), annual flu shot, and Zoster after 50.
| Vaccine | Frequency | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Td / Tdap booster | Every 10 years | Tetanus + Diphtheria; Tdap once for adults of any age (replaces one Td). |
| Influenza (flu) | Annual | Especially before each flu season; for diabetics, lung disease, elderly, pregnant. |
| HPV (Cervavac / Gardasil) | One series | Recommended through 26; shared-decision through 45. |
| Hepatitis B | One series of 3 doses | For unvaccinated adults; healthcare workers, partners of carriers, dialysis. |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | One series if not done | For adults born 1957 or later without proof of immunity. |
| COVID-19 | Per latest govt schedule | Booster shots based on prior dose history. |
| Chickenpox (Varicella) | 2 doses if not had chickenpox | For adults without immunity; especially women planning pregnancy. |
| Meningococcal | For travel / college / risk groups | Required for Hajj travel; for college first-years living in dorms. |
General reference. Consult your doctor for chronic conditions, allergies and pregnancy planning.
How it works
We map your age and sex to the Association of Physicians of India (API) adult-immunisation schedule, plus the ACIP recommendations Indian doctors typically follow. Each vaccine has a primary series (often missed in childhood for those born before UIP was strict) and a booster cadence. Risk-based add-ons like Hep-A, typhoid and rabies pre-exposure depend on travel and occupation.
Worked example
A 32-year-old Bangalore IT professional, female, last tetanus shot during 10th-standard. Recommendations: Tdap booster now (₹600-1,500 in private clinics) plus Td every 10 years; catch-up HPV 2-dose series (Cervavac at ₹2,000/dose is the affordable Indian-made option); annual influenza shot before October; Hep-B if not vaccinated as a child. Pneumococcal (PCV13 + PPSV23) and shingles (Shingrix) only kick in after 50 and 60.
When to use this
- Annual health check at any Apollo, Manipal, Fortis or HCG OPD — print this list
- Before international travel (Hep-A, typhoid, yellow fever for Africa/South America)
- Planning pregnancy — Tdap and influenza are doctor-advised during the second/third trimester
For childhood schedules see vaccination tracker, or read our explainer on IAP vs UIP schedules in India.
FAQ
Are these vaccines really needed if I'm healthy?
Yes. Tetanus, flu, HPV, Hep-B prevent disease that hospitalises healthy adults. Cost: ~₹500-1,500 per shot, mostly one-time or every 10 years. Cheap insurance.
What about COVID booster?
Per current ICMR / WHO guidance for high-risk groups (60+, comorbid, healthcare workers). For healthy adults, hybrid immunity from past infections + initial vaccination provides good protection — no urgent boosters needed.
Are these vaccines safe in pregnancy?
Inactivated vaccines (Td/Tdap, flu, Hep-B) — yes. Live vaccines (MMR, Varicella, Zoster) — avoid in pregnancy. Tdap is actually *recommended* during pregnancy (27-36 weeks) to protect newborn from pertussis.