Most people think that immunizations are only for children.
However, immunizations are also an important part of health care for older adults. Adults who have never had or been immunized for measles or mumps should be immunized, because these diseases can be devastating for older adults. Pneumococcal pneumonia immunization protects you against a bacterial pneumonia. It is recommended for all adults over the age of 65. Persons younger than age 65 with a normal immune system who have HIV or diabetes, are alcoholic, or have a chronic liver, heart, lung, or renal disease, should get the vaccination.