Essential Vaccines for Women Over 40: What You Must Know

Vaccines can be a hot topic, but once we hit our 40s, there are a few that can make a real difference in protecting our long-term health. You’ve heard about flu shots and COVID boosters, but what about shingles, pneumonia, or even HPV after 40?In this episode of The Grown-Ass Woman’s Guide, host Jackie MacDougall talks with Dr. Kudzai Dombo, a board-certified OB/GYN and menopause expert, and physician at Alloy Women's Health, about which vaccines matter most for women in midlife and beyond.You’ll learn:• Which vaccines women over 40 should consider and when to get them• What you need to know about shingles, pneumonia, and HPV• How to tell which vaccines are essential and which are optional• How to check your immunity with bloodwork before getting vaccinated• What to consider based on travel, health history, and lifestyleWhether you’re navigating perimenopause, protecting your immune system, or just want to understand what’s really necessary at this stage of life, this episode breaks it all down in clear, practical terms.Download our FREE Grown-Ass Woman's Health Cheat SheetIt includes a full list of vaccines, screenings, and labs every woman over 40 should know about.Mentioned in this episode:Get The House Manual TodayThe simple system that puts everything about running your home in one place so you can find what you need, stay ahead of maintenance, and stop telling yourself you’ll remember that thing later. Running a home comes with a ridiculous amount of information. Utility accounts. Appliance manuals. Warranty information. The contractor who fixed the roof two years ago. The paint color in the hallway. Where the hell the water shutoff is. The problem isn’t just collecting it all. It’s knowing where to find it when you actually need it. The House Manual gives every important detail about your home one permanent place.House Manual