Vaccines are not just for kids — dads need protection too. Staying updated with vaccines helps protect against serious diseases and keeps dads healthy for the family.

Recommended vaccines for dads may include:

• Flu Vaccine – Helps protect against seasonal flu and its complications. Recommended once every year.
• Pneumococcal Vaccine – Protects against pneumonia and serious lung infections. Recommended for adults 65 years old and above, or earlier for those with certain risk factors like smoking or chronic conditions.
• Tdap Vaccine – Guards against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). One dose in adulthood, with booster shots every 10 years.
• Hepatitis A Vaccine – Helps prevent liver infection caused by contaminated food or water. Usually given in 2 doses for adults at risk or travelers.
• Hepatitis B Vaccine – Protects against a serious liver infection spread through blood and body fluids. Usually given in a 2- or 3-dose series for adults at risk.
• HPV Vaccine – Helps prevent certain cancers caused by HPV. Recommended up to age 26, or as advised by a doctor.
• MMR Vaccine – Protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. Recommended for adults born in 1957 or later who have not had the vaccine or disease.
• Varicella Vaccine – Helps prevent chickenpox and related complications. Recommended for adults born in 1980 or who never had chickenpox or the vaccine.
• Meningococcal Vaccine – Protects against meningitis and bloodstream infections. Recommended for travelers, military recruits, or high-risk adults.
• Shingles Vaccine – Helps prevent painful shingles in older adults. Recommended for adults 50 years old and above.

Ask your doctor or Mercury Drug pharmacist which vaccines are right for you based on your age, lifestyle, travel plans, and health condition.