Vaccines are important for adults

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According to Dr. Jens Wagenknecht, adults also need important vaccines based on their age, general health and function.

The German general practitioner said that people over 60 years old should be vaccinated against the flu and herpes "gun".

People suffering from rheumatism or chronic lung diseases must be vaccinated against influenza and pneumonia, he said. This is also true after removal of the splenectomy.

In the medical field, vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella, as well as vaccination against hepatitis B, are necessary.

After the vaccination, he explained, symptoms such as swelling, slight pain at the injection site, exhaustion, headaches and slightly elevated temperature appear.

The symptoms need rest and it is not allowed to exercise for a day or two, nor can you go to the sauna.