Which vaccines may be relevant for adults?
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Some vaccines that were administered to you when you were a child require booster doses. Some vaccines are also recommended for the elderly because age is a risk factor for a severe course of illness.
Which vaccines may be relevant for adults?
The recommendations and advice on this page can never replace a consultation with healthcare professionals. Contact your doctor or a vaccination clinic to assess your needs.
| I am/have: | Relevant vaccines for: | Who: |
| 18 years or older | Chickenpox (only in Norwegian) |
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| COVID-19 |
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| Diphtheria/ tetanus/ pertussis (whooping cough)/ polio (only in Norwegian) |
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| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) (only in Norwegian) |
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| Hepatitis A (only in Norwegian) |
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| Hepatitis B (only in Norwegian) |
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| HPV (only in Norwegian) |
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| Influenza |
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| Measles/mumps/rubella – MMR (only in Norwegian) |
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| Meningococcal disease (infectious meningitis) (only in Norwegian) |
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| Mpox (only in Norwegian) |
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| Pneumococcal disease |
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| Rabies (only in Norwegian) |
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| RSV (only in Norwegian) |
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| Shingles (only in Norwegian) |
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| Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE virus infections) |
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| Tuberculosis (only in Norwegian) |
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| Pregnant |
Influenza |
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| RSV (only in Norwegian) |
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| Whooping cough (only in Norwegian) |
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| Job requirements |
Many occupations may have an increased risk for infectious diseases that can be vaccinated against |
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| Travel plans | Travel vaccines | |
*People aged 65–74 who are not in a risk group may receive the vaccine through the Adult Immunisation Programme if they wish, even though this group is not included in NIPH’s recommendations.
Check your vaccination status
Check the vaccination status for you and your children under the age of 16 on the Helsenorge website.
Where you can book and receive a vaccine
Your doctor can offer vaccine or provide information on where you can get it. You can receive the vaccine at your doctor’s office, a vaccination clinic, or a pharmacy.
Your municipality is responsible for offering influenza, COVID-19, and/or pneumococcal vaccines if you are eligible through the Adult Immunisation Programme. You can find information on where to get vaccinated on your municipality’s website.