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Educating Adults with Chronic Health Conditions: Vaccination Resources						Print
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										It is especially important for patients with chronic health conditions to be up-to-date on recommended vaccinations as they are at increased risk for complications from certain vaccine-preventable diseases.
Handouts for Patients with Chronic Conditions
You can print these materials and give them to patients prior to their appointments or suggest they be taken home to read.On This Page
			Patient HandoutsFact SheetVideoInfographicProtect Your patients with the new shingles vaccineWhat You Need to Know About Shingles and Adult Vaccinations [2 pages] JUL 2018Provides information on how to protect patients with the new shingles vaccine.
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Suitable for printing in color or in black & whiteWhat You Need to Know About Asthma and VaccinesWhat You Need to Know About COPD, Asthma and Adult Vaccinations [1 page] AUG 2015Encourages those with asthma to get vaccinated and lists the recommended vaccines just for them.
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Suitable for printing in color or in black & whiteWhat You Need to Know about Diabetes and VaccinesWhat You Need to Know About Heart Disease and Adult Vaccinations [1 page] AUG 2015Encourages those with heart disease to get vaccinated and lists the recommended vaccines just for them.
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Suitable for printing in color or in black & whiteWhat You Need to Know about Diabetes and VaccinesWhat You Need to Know About **Diabetes** and Adult Vaccinations [1 page] APR 2020Encourages those with diabetes I or II to get vaccinated and lists the recommended vaccines just for them.
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Suitable for printing in color or in black & whiteTop of PageFact SheetA resource for Nurses: SHARE, Vaccine recommendations for Patients with DiabetesA Resource for Nurses – SHARE Vaccine Recommendations for Patients with Diabetes [2 pages]Jul 2020Provides information for nurses to make a strong vaccine recommendation to their adult patients with diabetes and addresses common questions and answers about vaccines for patients with diabetes.
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Suitable for printing in color or in black and whiteTop of PageVideoThe Power to Protect: Vaccination Guidelines for Adults with Chronic Diseases
Dr. Ray Strikas provides information to help healthcare providers navigate vaccination guidelines and shares key insights for adult patients, specifically those with chronic diseases.Top of Page
Infographic“Healthy Living with Diabetes: The Simple Step You May Be Missing”
People living with diabetes take many steps to stay healthy, including regular exercise, eating right, and routine medical care. However, there may be an essential step that may be missed: staying up to date on vaccines. Learn more about the vaccines that may be needed and get tips for staying healthy.Top of Page
							
					
							Last Reviewed:  November 12, 2021						Source: 	National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
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