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Why Don't Older Adults Get the HPV Vaccine? Unpacking the Age-Related Factors

According to a 2020 study using data from the 2018 National Health Interview Survey, only 9.6% of adults aged 27 to 45 had received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This statistic highlights a significant gap in vaccination uptake, raising the question: **Why don't older adults get the HPV vaccine?** The reasons are complex, involving official health recommendations, biological factors, and barriers related to awareness and perception.

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Are old people at risk of measles? Your guide to immunization

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers anyone born before 1957 to have presumptive immunity to measles due to widespread exposure during childhood. However, this isn't a guarantee for all older adults, raising a crucial question: are old people at risk of measles?

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