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Chennai, 7th June 2026: Global Polyclinic is proud to announce the inauguration of the ‘Global Adult & Travel Vaccination Centre’ at Velachery, Chennai, marking a significant step towards strengthening preventive healthcare services for adults and senior citizens.
The newly launched centre is dedicated to promoting awareness and accessibility of adult and travel vaccinations, particularly for individuals aged 50 years and above. Through this initiative, Global Polyclinic aims to encourage healthy ageing and reduce the risk of preventable infections among adults with chronic medical conditions and frequent travellers.
Why Adult Vaccination Matters
While most individuals receive vaccinations during childhood, immunity to certain diseases can decline with age, making adults more vulnerable to infections and related complications. This risk is especially higher among people with diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, and other chronic illnesses.
Adult vaccination offers several important benefits, including:
• Protection against diseases adults become more susceptible to with age or medical conditions
• Boosting immunity from vaccines received during childhood
• Reducing complications in people with chronic diseases
• Access to newer vaccines that were not available decades ago
• Protection against infections associated with travel and occupational exposure
Travel can further increase exposure to infections due to close interaction with large groups of people, changes in food habits, and varying environments, making vaccination an important part of travel preparedness.
Vaccinations Offered: Vaccines commonly recommended for older adults include protection against:
• Influenza
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
• Pneumonia
• Shingles
• Hepatitis B
Additional vaccines may be advised depending on an individual’s age, health condition, occupation, travel frequency, lifestyle, and medical history. Vaccination guidance is also available for students, travellers, women planning pregnancy, and individuals with specific health conditions.
Services at the Centre
The Global Adult & Travel Vaccination Centre will offer:
• Adult vaccination services
• Travel vaccination services
• Medical counselling for individuals with co-morbidities
• Personalized vaccination guidance based on individual health needs
• Preventive healthcare awareness initiatives promoting healthy ageing
The centre is committed to helping people recognize adult vaccination as an essential component of long-term health management and preventive care.
“Adult vaccination plays an important role in ensuring long-term wellness, particularly for adults with chronic diseases. With the launch of our Global Adult & Travel Vaccination Centre, we strive to make preventive healthcare more accessible so individuals can make timely and informed choices about vaccinations. I urge every adult to visit our centre to gain a thorough understanding about adult vaccination and receive a personalized vaccination plan. Even healthy adults can benefit in ensuring their long-term health and wellness.” Said Dr. J Albert J, Founder & Senior Paediatric Consultant, GB Global Polyclinic, Velachery, Chennai
