Senior Living: Scheduling your immunizations as you age

By David Michalik, D.O.
Contributing writer
Immunizations provide protection from many infectious illnesses by training the immune system to recognize and fight off viruses or bacteria before the real infection comes along. After being vaccinated against a specific illness, the immune system will more aggressively and effectively attack and fight against the virus or bacteria before it can spread or cause illness.
David Michalik, D.O.
It is important to understand that vaccinations are not just