Many older adults are convinced they don't need the flu shot.
While the CDC maintains that the standard flu vaccine can benefit all age groups, there are specific formulations that are targeted to older folks to increase their protection from influenza. If you’re 65 or older, you have two options: the high-dose flu vaccine and the adjuvanted flu vaccine.
The high-dose flu vaccine is aptly named—it has four times the amount of antigen as the regular flu shot, which leads to higher antibody production and lower chances of contracting the flu. According to, adults 65 and older who received the vaccine had 24 percent fewer influenza infections compared to those who got the standard vaccine.
The adjuvanted vaccine is the same as the standard flu vaccine, but it has an additive called MF59, which helps promote a stronger immune response to the flu, according to“There’s no head-to-head data comparing the adjuvanted vs. high-dose formulations so older adults can really choose one or the other depending on local availability,” notes Dr. Adalja.
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