Wellness & Prevention
Immune Health & Adult Vaccines — Stay Protected Year-Round
From staying up to date on adult vaccines to understanding why you keep getting sick, a licensed provider can help you evaluate what is going on and connect you to the right next step: a vaccination referral, lab work, or specialist care.
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About immune health
🛡️ Two sides of immune health — prevention and evaluation
Immune health covers a broad range of concerns: staying current on vaccinations that protect against preventable disease, understanding why you seem to get sick more often than others, managing conditions that affect immune function, and recognizing when a pattern of illness warrants further evaluation. A licensed provider can help with all of these, even though some next steps, like receiving a vaccine or running specialized labs, require in-person care.
What telehealth can and cannot do
A provider can review your vaccination history, identify which vaccines may be due based on your age and health, and refer you to a local pharmacy or clinic, or recommend the most appropriate vaccination location for your situation. Vaccines must be given in person. For immune health concerns, a provider can evaluate your symptom pattern, review existing lab results, discuss contributing factors, and refer for additional testing or specialist evaluation when warranted.
A note on language
You may see claims about "boosting" the immune system in supplements, wellness products, and online content. The immune system is complex and tightly regulated — it does not have a simple dial that can be turned up. What a licensed provider can help with is supporting normal immune function through evidence-based approaches: adequate sleep, appropriate nutrition, vaccination, smoking cessation, and identifying medical factors that may affect how the immune system works.
Adult vaccinations
💉 Adult vaccines — which ones matter and when
Adult vaccination is one of the most straightforward and evidence-based things you can do for your long-term health. Many adults are behind on recommended vaccines without knowing it. A provider can review your vaccination history, identify what may be due based on your age, health conditions, and risk factors, and provide a referral for administration at a local pharmacy or clinic.
Influenza (flu)
All adults, annually, ideally before influenza season begins. Most important for adults 65+, pregnant individuals, people with chronic conditions, and healthcare workers.
COVID-19
All adults. Recommendations are updated regularly based on current CDC guidance — a provider can advise on what is current for your situation.
Tdap / Td (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
Tdap once as an adult if not previously received; Td booster every 10 years. Especially important during pregnancy and for those around newborns.
Shingles (Recombinant Zoster Vaccine)
Adults 50 and older. Two-dose series. One of the most commonly missed adult vaccines — shingles can be severely painful and disabling.
Pneumococcal (pneumonia)
Adults 50 and older and younger adults with certain chronic or immunocompromising conditions may be candidates based on current CDC recommendations. A provider can advise based on your health history.
RSV vaccine
Recommended for certain older adults and during eligible pregnancies based on current CDC guidance. A provider can help determine whether it applies to your age, health, and situation.
HPV vaccine
Recommended through age 26 for those not previously vaccinated; shared decision-making for ages 27–45. Prevents several cancers.
Hepatitis A & B
Hepatitis B recommended for all unvaccinated adults. Hepatitis A for those with liver disease, travel to certain regions, or other risk factors.
Planning international travel?
Vaccine needs for international travel vary significantly by destination, health history, and planned activities. A provider can review which travel-related vaccines may be recommended for your itinerary and refer you to a travel medicine clinic or travel vaccination service for administration when appropriate.
How a telehealth visit helps with vaccines
A provider can review which vaccines are current for your age and health history, discuss any questions or concerns you have about specific vaccines, and refer you to a local pharmacy, urgent care clinic, or your primary care provider for administration. Many pharmacies administer adult vaccines without an appointment. If you have questions about vaccine safety, eligibility, timing, or interactions with medications or health conditions, that is exactly what a visit can address.
Not sure which vaccines you are due for? A provider can review your history and advise.
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🩺 Immune health concerns a provider can help evaluate
Beyond vaccination, there are several immune health situations where a clinical conversation adds genuine value. A telehealth provider can be a useful first step for evaluation, discussion, and routing to the right follow-up care.
- →Recurrent or frequent infections — getting colds, sinus infections, pneumonia, skin infections, or UTIs more often than seems normal, or needing repeated courses of antibiotics. A provider can review your pattern, discuss contributing factors (sleep, stress, smoking, nutrition, allergies, medication effects), and determine whether further evaluation or specialist referral is appropriate. See also Cold, Flu & Respiratory Symptoms and UTI.
- →Allergic conditions — seasonal allergies, environmental sensitivities, and allergic reactions are immune-mediated. A provider can discuss management options and refer for allergy testing when appropriate. See Allergies & Reactions for more.
- →Medication effects on immune function — corticosteroids (such as prednisone), immunosuppressants, biologics, chemotherapy, and some other medications can affect how the immune system functions. A provider can discuss what this means for vaccination timing, infection risk, and when to seek care for illness. See Medication Support & Side Effects.
- →Recovery after significant illness — post-viral fatigue, prolonged recovery, or feeling unwell for weeks after an infection. Symptoms lasting weeks after an illness should not automatically be attributed to a weakened immune system — a provider can help identify what is actually going on. This includes post-COVID concerns.
- →Chronic conditions that affect immune function — poorly controlled diabetes, kidney disease, HIV, and other conditions can influence immune function and vaccination needs. A provider can discuss what applies to your situation and coordinate appropriate care.
- →Lifestyle factors and normal immune function — sleep, stress, nutrition, smoking, and physical activity all influence how the immune system functions. A provider can help you understand which lifestyle factors are most relevant for your situation. See Lifestyle & Habit Health for more.
⚠️ When to seek urgent or specialist care
A known or suspected primary immune deficiency, active autoimmune disease requiring specialist management, current immune suppression from medication or treatment, unexplained recurrent serious infections, unexplained weight loss alongside recurrent illness, or significant concern about immune function should involve your primary care provider, an immunologist, or the clinician managing your underlying condition. Telehealth can be a useful starting point for evaluation and routing but should not replace ongoing specialist care for complex immune conditions. Call 911 or go to the emergency department for severe infection, high fever with confusion, difficulty breathing, signs of sepsis, or a fever lasting several days without improvement that is worsening rather than resolving.
What to expect
🗓️ What an immune health visit looks like
Here is what a visit focused on vaccination review or immune health concerns looks like.
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Share your history
Describe your concern: whether it is a question about which vaccines you need, a pattern of recurrent illness, or a specific immune health question. Include your current medications, health conditions, and any recent lab results if available. |
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Talk with a licensed provider
A licensed provider reviews your history and health picture, asks follow-up questions, and provides a clinical assessment — whether that is a vaccination review, evaluation of a recurrent infection pattern, or discussion of contributing factors. |
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Get a clear plan
Your provider outlines the recommended next steps: a vaccination referral to a local pharmacy or clinic, lab work referral, lifestyle guidance, or referral to a specialist when that is the right level of care. |
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Follow through
Most adult vaccines are available at local pharmacies without a separate appointment. Lab referrals can typically be completed at a local lab. Your provider can help coordinate next steps and answer follow-up questions. |
What a visit can include
💊 What may follow an immune health visit
An immune health visit does not typically result in a prescription. The main outcomes are vaccination referrals, lab referrals, lifestyle guidance, and specialist routing when appropriate. When medication is clinically indicated, such as treatment of an active infection identified during the visit, it may be sent electronically to your selected pharmacy.
- ✓Vaccination review and referral to a local pharmacy or clinic for administration
- ✓Lab referrals for relevant bloodwork when clinically indicated
- ✓Evaluation of recurrent infection patterns and contributing factors
- ✓Specialist or primary care referral when immune concerns require further evaluation
- ✓Lifestyle guidance connecting sleep, nutrition, stress, and normal immune function
- ✓No required memberships to access our services
- ✓Same-day appointments may be available during operating hours
Frequently asked questions
❓ Immune health — your questions answered
Can I get vaccines through a telehealth visit?
Not administered directly. Vaccines require in-person administration. But a telehealth visit is a practical way to review which vaccines are current for your age and health, discuss any questions about specific vaccines, and get a referral to a local pharmacy or clinic for the actual shot. Many pharmacies administer flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia, Tdap, and other adult vaccines without a separate appointment.
I seem to get sick more often than other people. Is something wrong?
Frequent illness can reflect many different factors: sleep quality, stress levels, nutritional status, smoking, allergies, medication effects, underlying health conditions, or simply more exposure to illness through work or family. A provider can review your pattern, discuss likely contributing factors, and determine whether further evaluation such as bloodwork or specialist referral is appropriate. Most people who feel like they get sick frequently do not have a primary immune deficiency. Many people who feel they are always sick are experiencing repeated exposure through work, children in daycare or school, seasonal viruses, allergies mistaken for infections, or unrelated common illnesses rather than a weakened immune system. A clinical review can help sort that out.
Which vaccines do adults actually need?
It depends on your age, health conditions, and vaccination history. At minimum, most adults benefit from an annual flu vaccine, updated COVID-19 vaccine, and a Tdap or Td booster if more than 10 years have passed. Adults 50 and older should discuss the shingles vaccine. Adults 65 and older should discuss pneumococcal and RSV vaccines. The CDC Adult Immunization Schedule is updated annually and is the authoritative reference. A provider can help you apply it to your specific situation.
Do lifestyle habits actually affect how the immune system works?
Yes, meaningfully so. Chronic sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, smoking, heavy alcohol use, and persistent psychological stress are all associated with less favorable immune responses. These are not immune "boosters" — these are factors that, when addressed, support the immune system's ability to function normally. Vaccination is one of the most effective evidence-based tools for preventing many serious infectious diseases. See our Lifestyle & Habit Health page for more on these connections.
I take a medication that suppresses my immune system. What should I know?
This is an important area to discuss with a provider. Some immunosuppressant medications affect which vaccines are safe to receive (live vaccines are generally avoided during immune suppression), the timing of vaccination, and your threshold for seeking care when you develop an infection. A telehealth visit can help you understand what applies to your specific medication and situation, and coordinate with the clinician managing your underlying condition when appropriate. Do not stop an immunosuppressive medication without first discussing it with the clinician managing your condition.
Is this visit HSA or FSA eligible?
Visits may be eligible for HSA or FSA payment. Check with your plan administrator regarding eligibility and required documentation.
Stay protected. Know what you're due for. We can help.
A licensed provider can review your vaccination status, evaluate immune health concerns, and connect you to the right next step, from a pharmacy referral to specialist routing. Same-day appointments may be available.
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Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Vaccines must be administered in person at a pharmacy, clinic, or healthcare provider's office. MyPhysician360 can provide referrals but does not administer vaccines. Immune health concerns, recurrent infections, or suspected immune suppression require individualized evaluation by a licensed provider. Complex or ongoing immune conditions should involve appropriate specialist care. A licensed MyPhysician360 provider will review your complete health history before making any recommendations. MyPhysician360 services are available in most states. Services are not currently available in Mississippi or Alaska.