Vaccination for Older Adults in India: Position Statement of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics

Journal of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sunny Singhal, Gevesh Chand Dewangan, Pramod Kumar Mehta, Surekha Viggeswarpu, Aparajit Ballav Dey, Venugopalan Gunasekaran
DOI: 10.4103/jiag.jiag_42_26
Cited by: 1
References: 172

Abstract

Abstract India’s rapidly aging population faces a dual burden of noncommunicable and infectious diseases, with older adults being particularly vulnerable due to immunosenescence. Infections such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, herpes zoster, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B contribute significantly to morbidity, hospitalization, and mortality in older adults. Despite the proven efficacy and safety of vaccines, coverage among Indian older adults remains exceptionally low, with national surveys reporting

Fields of Study & Subjects

Influenza Virus Research Studies Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
109–125
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN