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Senior Vaccination Rates Lag Behind Target Amid Misinformation

11/8/2025

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Vaccination rates for adults aged 65 and older are 48%, well below the 70% goal set by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Experts attribute the gap to misinformation and a lack of awareness about vaccination needs for seniors.
Research indicates older immune systems respond less effectively, prompting studies of age-specific vaccines and ongoing improvements.

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Story summary

Vaccination rates for adults aged 65 and older are 48%, well below the 70% goal set by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Experts attribute the gap to misinformation and a lack of awareness about vaccination needs for seniors.
Research indicates older immune systems respond less effectively, prompting studies of age-specific vaccines and ongoing improvements.