💉 Vaccine Booster Reminders

Vaccine Booster Reminder
Stay Protected, Not Just Vaccinated

Most adults are behind on at least one booster and don't know it. The flu shot, Tdap, COVID, shingles — they all come due on different schedules. Set a reminder now and get notified before your next one is overdue.

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Most adults are behind on at least one booster.

Not from neglect — from not knowing when it was due.

70%

of adults are not up to date on recommended vaccinations, per CDC immunization survey data

CDC National Health Interview Survey

10 years

between Tdap boosters — the most commonly forgotten adult vaccine because there's no natural trigger

CDC Adult Immunization Schedule

6+ vaccines

are recommended on different schedules for adults, each with a different interval and eligibility window

CDC Adult Immunization Schedule 2026

Why booster schedules are so easy to lose track of

Childhood vaccines come with a schedule your doctor tracked. Adult boosters don't have that safety net. No one calls you when your Tdap is due. Your pharmacist doesn't know when you last got a tetanus shot. The interval is 10 years, which sounds memorable until it isn't.

The flu shot is annual, COVID boosters evolve yearly, shingles is a two-dose series for adults over 50, pneumococcal vaccines have age-based eligibility windows. Each one runs on its own clock. Tracking them manually requires either an excellent memory or a system.

A reminder set the day you get a booster — targeting your next due date — removes that tracking burden entirely. You don't have to remember. The email finds you.

The adult boosters most people forget

These are the vaccines that come due after childhood — and the ones most adults are behind on.

Tdap / Td
Every 10 years
Protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)
Flu
Every year
Annual reformulation to match circulating strains — last year's shot doesn't carry over
COVID-19
Annually (updated formula)
CDC recommends once per season for most adults; more often for immunocompromised
Shingrix (shingles)
2-dose series, adults 50+
Second dose 2–6 months after first; 91% effective when both doses are completed
Pneumococcal
Age-based, adults 65+
One-time or series depending on prior vaccination history and current age

For the full adult schedule with all eligibility details, see our adult vaccine booster schedule guide.

Set a reminder after each booster

The best time to set your next booster reminder is the same day you get a shot. You know the date. You know the interval. Take 30 seconds to lock it in.

1

Pick your next due date

Got a Tdap today? Set a reminder for 10 years from now. Flu shot in September? Set it for next September. The date drives everything.

2

Get advance notice

Emails arrive 7, 3, and 1 day before your date — enough time to book a pharmacy or clinic appointment before slots fill.

3

Mark it done, set the next

After you get the shot, click "I did it" in the email and immediately set your next one. The cycle stays unbroken.

Booster guides

Schedule details, what happens if you're overdue, and how to find your vaccination history.

Common questions about vaccine booster reminders

Which adult vaccines need boosters?

The main ones: Tdap or Td every 10 years, flu shot every year, COVID booster annually or as recommended, shingles vaccine (Shingrix) as a two-dose series for adults 50+, and pneumococcal vaccines for adults 65+. See the full schedule at our adult booster schedule guide.

How does a vaccine booster reminder work on BoldRemind?

Enter your booster date and email. BoldRemind sends you reminders 7, 3, and 1 day before, then again on the day, with follow-ups until you mark it done. No app, no account, no password required.

Should adults get a booster if they feel healthy?

Yes. Immunity from the original vaccine series wanes over time regardless of how you feel. Boosters restore that protection before it drops enough to matter. Feeling fine is not a sign that last year's shot is still working.

Can a booster vaccine be delayed?

Most can be delayed without restarting the series, but the gap in protection is real. A Tdap booster given 11 years after the last one, for example, still works — you just had a year of reduced immunity. Sooner is always better.

How do I know when my next booster is due?

Check your vaccination records to find the date of your last dose, then add the recommended interval. For flu it's annually, Tdap is every 10 years, COVID is once per season. If you've lost your records, your doctor or state immunization registry can help.

What if I've lost track of all my vaccine dates?

Start by checking your doctor's patient portal, your state's immunization information system (IIS), or your childhood school records. Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens also keep records of any shots they administered. See our guide on tracking vaccine records.

Set Your Vaccine Booster Reminder

Free. No account. Takes 30 seconds. You'll get an email days before your booster is due — and follow-ups until it's done.

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