Getting vaccinated is an effective way of keeping many illnesses at bay. Although vaccinations are recommended for all, they are especially important for kids and older adults. People suffering from type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk of developing infections and other diseases, making it important for such people to get vaccinated as a beneficial way to prevent ailments.

There are some vaccinations that are important and highly recommended for people with diabetes to ensure that they do not develop infections.

• Influenza
  Also known as the flu, influenza is a type of viral infection. It is caused by a highly contagious virus that can easily spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. The common symptoms of the flu include fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, headache, or a cough. However, people with diabetes can experience more severe symptoms and complications, which may lead to precariously high blood glucose levels in the body.
  Understandably, it is advisable for diabetics to get a flu shot or the influenza vaccination every year. Although the vaccination will not completely rule out the possibility of getting the flu, it will greatly decrease the chances.
• Pneumococcal
  Pneumococcal is an agonizing illness caused by bacteria, and it can lead to serious complications like fatal infections of the lungs (pneumonia), parts of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), and blood (bacteremia). These complications generally arise in people who suffer from diabetes.
  As a result, it is important for diabetics to get a pneumococcal vaccination. There are primarily two types of vaccines. One can ask their healthcare expert about the two vaccines and whether or not one needs to take both.
• Hepatitis B
  Vaccination protects against hepatitis B infections that can be acquired through sexual contact. In most cases, hepatitis B infections clear up without much treatment, but, in some cases, they can lead to chronic conditions like cirrhosis, which could even require a liver transplant.
  This vaccination is given in 3 shots over a period of 6 months. One needs to take all three shots in order to become immune to hepatitis B. Additionally, if one has taken any of the hepatitis B vaccines in the past, they only need to take the remaining ones and not start all over again.
• Tdap
  This vaccination prevents three illnesses: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
  Diphtheria can lead to serious breathing troubles, paralysis, heart failure, and death. Tetanus can cause a tightening of the head and neck muscles, and pertussis can result in acute coughing fits, leading to breathing problems, severe vomiting, and sleep issues.
• Zoster
  This vaccination prevents shingles, a condition that involves the revival of the chicken pox virus. The illness manifests in the form of a painful rash all over the body.

All these vaccinations are important for diabetic people to avert troublesome health complications. It is best for one to consult a healthcare expert and find out which vaccine is most suitable and vital for them.