W hen you think of vaccinations, do you picture pudgy baby legs being poked with needles or kindergartners getting a slew of shots before heading off to school for the first time? If that's all that comes to mind, think again. PHOTO BY GLOW IMAGES Little do most people know, adults need vaccinations, too, as the effectiveness of childhood shots fades and age-related concerns set in. "Adults aren't getting the vaccinations they need," says Amy Parker Fiebelkorn, an epidemiologist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "When adults visit their healthcare providers, they should be asking about what vaccinations they're due for and which vaccinations are recommended for them based on their age and risk factors." WINTE R 2017 29