Educating Adults with Chronic Health Conditions: Vaccination Resources
It is especially important for patients with chronic health conditions to be up-to-date on recommended vaccinations as they are at increased risk for complications from certain vaccine-preventable diseases.
Handouts for Patients with Chronic Conditions
You can print these materials and give them to patients prior to their appointments or suggest they be taken home to read.
What You Need to Know About Shingles and Adult Vaccinations pdf icon[2 pages] JUL 2018
Provides information on how to protect patients with the new shingles vaccine.
Size and orientation: 8-1/2″ x 11″, portrait, color
Suitable for printing in color or in black & white
Order free copies of this patient handout. (Order limits apply. Allow ample time for shipping.)
What You Need to Know About COPD, Asthma and Adult Vaccinations pdf icon[1 page] AUG 2015
Encourages those with asthma to get vaccinated and lists the recommended vaccines just for them.
Size and orientation: 8-1/2″ x 11″, portrait, color
Suitable for printing in color or in black & white
Order free copies of this patient handout. (Order limits apply. Allow ample time for shipping.)
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease and Adult Vaccinations pdf icon[1 page] AUG 2015
Encourages those with heart disease to get vaccinated and lists the recommended vaccines just for them.
Size and orientation: 8-1/2″ x 11″, portrait, color
Suitable for printing in color or in black & white
Order free copies of this patient handout. (Order limits apply. Allow ample time for shipping.)
What You Need to Know About Diabetes and Adult Vaccinations pdf icon[1 page] AUG 2015
Encourages those with diabetes I or II to get vaccinated and lists the recommended vaccines just for them.
Size and orientation: 8-1/2″ x 11″, portrait, color
Suitable for printing in color or in black & white
Order free copies of this patient handout. (Order limits apply. Allow ample time for shipping.)
What You Need to Know About Diabetes and Adult Vaccinations pdf icon[1 page] AUG 2015
Encourages those with diabetes I or II to get vaccinated and lists the recommended vaccines just for them.
Size and orientation: 8-1/2″ x 11″, portrait, color
Suitable for printing in color or in black & white
Order free copies of this patient handout. (Order limits apply. Allow ample time for shipping.)
A Resource for Nurses – SHARE Vaccine Recommendations for Patients with Diabetes pdf icon[2 pages]
Jul 2020
Provides information for nurses to make a strong vaccine recommendation to their adult patients with diabetes and addresses common questions and answers about vaccines for patients with diabetes.
Size and orientation: 8-1/2” x 11”, portrait, color
Suitable for printing in color or in black and white
The Power to Protect: Vaccination Guidelines for Adults with Chronic Diseasesexternal icon
Dr. Ray Strikas provides information to help healthcare providers navigate vaccination guidelines and shares key insights for adult patients, specifically those with chronic diseases.
“Healthy Living with Diabetes: The Simple Step You May Be Missing”
People living with diabetes take many steps to stay healthy, including regular exercise, eating right, and routine medical care. However, there may be an essential step that may be missed: staying up to date on vaccines. Learn more about the vaccines that may be needed and get tips for staying healthy.
Web buttons for Adults with Chronic Conditions
Place any of these Web buttons on your website to encourage adults with chronic health conditions to protect themselves and their loved ones with vaccination.
Click on the link below and have a Web developer or IT staff copy the web button code for any of these buttons onto your website.
For Patients with Diabetes
This button links to the Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 and Adult Vaccination page.
Copy this code to your website.
Size: 180 x 150
For Patients with Heart Disease
This button links to the Heart Disease, Stroke, or Other Cardiovascular Disease and Adult Vaccination page.
Copy this code to your website.
Size: 180 x 150
Size: 300 x 250
For Patients With Asthma
This button links to the Lung Disease including Asthma and Adult Vaccination page.
Copy this code to your website.
Size: 180 x 150
Size: 300 x 250